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North America Data Center Trends H2 2023

March 6, 2024 4 Minute Read

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Colocation Insights

  • Rental rates remain firm as space and power supply declines.
  • Leasing activity remains strong and renewal rates increased by 20% from H2 2022 to H2 2023.

Market Trends

  • There is strong demand for developable land to satisfy occupier demand.
  • Data center buildings have become costlier to develop because cities now require more elegant design features.

Notable Activity

  • Major hyperscalers are developing large campus projects to satisfy long-term growth needs.
  • A major hyperscaler completed a joint venture with Salt River Project (SRP), a non-profit utilities provider. They constructed a massive solar-panel-based power generation plant.

Figure 1: Historical Market Information

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

Figure 2: Historical Supply and Demand

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

Figure 3: % of Total Primary Market Inventory

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

Figure 4: Market Fuel Mix

Source: Arizona Public Service.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

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