The ecosystem of European data centers plays a pivotal role in shaping the continent’s digital future. With the increasing dependence on digital services, data centers are the backbone of the continent’s (digital) economy. Interconnected through robust networks, these data center hubs facilitate seamless access to the internet, supporting vital sectors like life sciences, medicine, and banking. While driving innovation and economic prosperity, they must navigate issues such as energy consumption and sovereignty to ensure a sustainable and resilient digital ecosystem.
The European Data Center Overview highlights the diversity of the European data center ecosystem, taking into account the added value for our European societies. Additionally, showcasing how data centers operate across Europe. Moreover, the report explores the types of energy data centers use and the sustainability initiatives data centers are implementing. As a first of its kind, this report aims to create a comprehensive overview of the current European data center market based on the available facts, figures, and examples. Resulting in a knowledge base on the social, environmental, and economic value of this European sector.
The European Data Center Overview was created through the fruitful collaboration of several European data center associations. We hope you enjoy reading the report and find it useful for the understanding of the European data center industry.