3 FAQs about Cost of 200kWh Data Center Rack in Five Central Asian Countries

Does a data centre Cost Index account for contract disputes?

Our data centre cost index doesn't account for costs associated with contract disputes, however, clients should be wary of where these issues sit in their overall balance sheets. We expect cost escalation to increasingly impact market dynamics in terms of the pool of active data centre developers and end users in each region.

Do data center operators have a control over the price of land?

The price of land is one of the few areas of the data center development process where operators can exert some control. However, competition for land is high, and the data center industry often faces competition from other sectors in the land acquisition process.

Do data centers need water rights for cooling hyperscale data centers?

Operators in desert regions or areas with water scarcity may face challenges in acquiring sufficient water rights for cooling hyperscale data centers. The number and size of data center developments grew throughout 2024, along with their power consumption.

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