Rising to the Challenge: Enabling Data Centers to Deploy at Scale in the UK & Europe
Time: 14:00 - 14:40
Date: 2026-02-25-S3_S4
Synopsis
- With power consumption estimated to reach 1,000 TWh by 2026 alone, what key challenges are data centers coming up against now – keeping up with demand, grid constraints, or procurement expertise?
- Data indicates a regional shift in data center growth with much capacity located outside of traditional hubs – where do data centers see the future build-out happening?
- What are the challenges and opportunities on this in terms of connectivity, load balancing, and co-benefits?
- How can providers overcome the disconnect between market expectations and deliverability, and how is the storage industry best positioned to solve some of these bottlenecks?
Moderator
Keith Breed Associate Director - CBRE Data Centre Solutions
Speaker
Astrid Wynne Head of Sustainability, AI & Automation - Techbuyer
Nicolette Salazar Procurement Pricing Manager - National Grid
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