BLACK & VEATCH
REGIONAL FOCUS : NEW GROWTH FOR DATA CENTRES IN ASIA PACIFIC
CASE STUDY
The data centre market is set to grow across the Asia Pacific region over the next five years , with many sources projecting a double-digit growth . This demand growth – for data locally and regionally – could see significant capacity development beyond traditional regional centres , such as Singapore and Hong Kong .
Investment flows could shift to locations such as India , Indonesia and the Philippines with low existing capacity alongside promising demographics and projected economic growth .
Countries like Singapore have only recently lifted moratoriums on data centre development , with government officials citing the intensity of water use and electricity as a key factor behind the previous moratorium . Such circumstances highlight the looming issue facing new development , as our hunger for data competes for energy and water resources .
Well-planned and calibrated growth is required at a national level , while on a project-level , best-in-class technologies and practices for energy and water efficiency must be considered early to ensure long-term viability of projects . This must be considered alongside making sure adequate and reliable utility interconnection infrastructure is in place or developed in parallel .
40 February 2023