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North America Data Center Trends H2 2023

March 6, 2024 4 Minute Read

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Colocation Insights

  • There was significant preleasing volume in 2023 for spaces over 1 MW.

Market Trends

  • Silicon Valley Power’s 10% electricity rate increase took effect on January 1.
  • Prices are increasing at the larger requirement levels.
  • A robust delivery pipeline is planned for 2024 to 2026.
  • Power constraints continue to affect the long-term delivery of new capacity.
  • Providers are looking outside the City of Santa Clara for power-ready development opportunities.

Notable Activity

  • Novva Data Centers acquired 400 Paul St. in San Francisco. This company is a new entrant, with a focus on sustainability.
  • EdgeCore preleased its 72-MW, two-building campus. The first 12 MW is scheduled to deliver in Q1 2025.
  • STACK preleased its 60-MW facility, with delivery in 8-MW phases.

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: Silicon Valley Power.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

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

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