Europe Data Center Construction Market Investment to Reach $32.27 Billion by 2030 - Arizton

According to Arizton’s latest research report, Europe data center construction market is growing at a CAGR of 18.58% during 2024-2030.    

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Report Summary:   

Market Size - Investment (2030): USD 32.27 Billion 

Market Size - Investment (2024): USD 11.60 Billion 

CAGR - Investment (2024-2030): 18.58% 

Market Size - Area (2030): 13,169 Thousand Square Feet 

Power Capacity (2030): 3,058 MW 

Historic Year: 2021-2023 

Base Year: 2024 

Forecast Year: 2025-2030 

Segmentation Analysis: Facility Type, Infrastructure, Electrical Infrastructure, Mechanical Infrastructure, Cooling Systems, Cooling Technique, General Construction, Tier Standards, and Geography 

Geographical Analysis: Western Europe, Nordics, and Central and Eastern Europe 

Market Overview 

Europe is emerging as a key player in the global digital transformation through substantial investments in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and innovation. The European Union's Digital Decade policy aims to enhance digital skills, improve infrastructure, and drive business and public service digitalization by 2030. Key investments focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and supercomputing. Europe's connectivity is supported by undersea cables like 2Africa, linking Europe with Africa and the Middle East, while initiatives like the European Gigabit Society target rural broadband expansion. 

Major cloud providers, including AWS and Microsoft, are investing heavily in infrastructure across Europe, with AWS planning a sovereign cloud region in Germany and an $8.47 billion investment in the country by 2040. Data center operators such as Digital Realty and Equinix are expanding, focusing on sustainability. New players like EDGNEX Data Centers further strengthen Europe’s position as a digital infrastructure hub, driving economic growth and technological innovation across the region.

Innovative Data Center Construction Techniques in Europe 

The demand for data centers in Europe is rising due to technological advancements and the integration of digital services. To meet the industry's challenges, European countries are adopting innovative construction techniques that focus on energy efficiency, operational flexibility, and overall efficiency. Key techniques include: 

• Advanced Cooling Solutions: Traditional air-cooling methods are being replaced by advanced technologies like liquid and immersion cooling to manage increasing power densities in data centers. 
• Modular and Prefabricated Designs: This approach reduces costs and speeds up deployment by manufacturing data center components off-site and assembling them on-location. 
• Digital Twin Technology: Virtual models of data centers allow companies to optimize performance, monitor real-time conditions, and improve maintenance strategies. 
• Sustainable Construction Materials: To promote sustainability, alternative materials like cross-laminated timber are being used to reduce the carbon footprint, alongside traditional materials like steel and concrete. 
• Energy Efficiency Strategies: European data centers are increasingly utilizing renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, to promote sustainability. 

Notable Examples of Innovative Data Centers Across Europe 

The UK: Google’s Waltham Cross data center will utilize renewable energy and incorporate off-site heat recovery for nearby homes and businesses. In Sheffield, Iceotope launched a liquid cooling lab and data center. 

Germany: The T-Systems Data Center in Biere incorporates advanced security measures and operates as a twin core data center for enhanced reliability. 

France: Digital Realty’s PAR8 data center in France integrates advanced systems for AI applications and emergency protection measures, like Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA). 

Netherlands: The Modular Integrated Sustainable Data (MISD) Center combines liquid cooling with modular construction for scalable and energy-efficient data center operations. 

These innovative techniques across Europe aim to improve efficiency, sustainability, and the ability to meet the increasing demand for digital services.  

Data Center Investments and Digital Infrastructure in the UK 

The UK has emerged as a key hub for data center investments in Europe, with London being a central location for data center facilities and cloud regions. Other cities like Manchester, Berkshire, and Birmingham also contribute significantly to the industry. The UK is advancing digital transformation through initiatives like full-fiber broadband and 5G networks, supporting innovation, IoT, smart cities, and the fourth industrial revolution. These developments attract substantial foreign investment. 

The UK is connected by around 60 undersea cables, facilitating global data transfers and enhancing its digital economy. Projects like the 2Africa submarine cable strengthen connectivity with Europe and beyond. Additionally, the UK’s Project Gigabit aims to provide gigabit-capable broadband to rural areas by 2030, while the Shared Rural Network will enhance mobile coverage across the country. 

Leading cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft, and Google have a strong presence in the UK, with notable investments in cloud regions. In 2024, AWS and the UK government agreed to provide over $20 million to UK Biobank for cloud storage, and Oracle expanded its services in the UK. Colocation operators like Equinix, Digital Realty, and Telehouse are actively investing in new facilities and expanding existing sites to meet growing demand. Key developments include new data centers in London, Chertsey, Hayes, and across the UK, driving further growth in the country’s digital infrastructure.  

Shift from On-Premises to Cloud and Colocation in Europe 

The transition from on-premises IT infrastructure to cloud and colocation services in Europe reflects a significant evolution in IT resource management. This shift is driven by the need for scalability, cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, and the growing digital demands of businesses. Cloud migration has become a key priority as companies seek enhanced efficiency, improved data security, and the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). Many organizations are adopting hybrid cloud architectures that combine on-premises resources with public cloud services, such as the partnership between Royal Philips and AWS in November 2024 to migrate healthcare systems to the cloud. 

Colocation services are also experiencing rapid growth due to rising data traffic, edge computing, and high-capacity networks required for real-time data processing. Traditional hubs like London and Amsterdam remain strong colocation providers, and businesses are adopting these services to ensure data sovereignty and comply with European laws.  

Competitive Environment in Europe's Data Center Industry 

The data center industry in Europe is highly competitive, with power and cooling solutions providers continuously improving their products for optimal efficiency and reliability. Key players such as ABB, Aksa Power Generation, Caterpillar, Eaton, Legrand, and Schneider Electric dominate the power infrastructure sector. As data centers adopt renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, they aim to reduce reliance on traditional electrical grids and lower their carbon footprints. 

Competition is also intensifying in the construction market, driven by the increasing demand for energy-efficient cooling systems and reduced carbon emissions. Data center operators are expected to adopt advanced technologies, including lithium-ion batteries, fuel cell systems, and smart Power Distribution Units (PDUs), to enhance operational efficiency. 

Free cooling solutions, such as evaporative coolers and dry coolers, face competition in regions with suitable conditions, while water-based cooling methods like liquid cooling and advanced heat exchangers are being adopted to improve cooling efficiency and sustainability. Additionally, the growing use of advanced security, fire detection, and suppression systems is further increasing competition and acquisition costs in the market.   

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The Report Includes the Investment in the Following Areas: 

Facility Type 

• Hyperscale Data Centers 
• Colocation Data Centers 
• Enterprise Data Centers 

Infrastructure 

• Electrical Infrastructure 
• Mechanical Infrastructure 
• General Construction 

Electrical Infrastructure 

• UPS Systems 
• Generators 
• Transfer Switches & Switchgears 
• PDUs 
• Other Electrical Infrastructure 

Mechanical Infrastructure 

• Cooling Systems 
• Racks 
• Other Mechanical Infrastructure 

Cooling Systems 

• CRAC & CRAH Units 
• Chiller Units 
• Cooling Towers, Condensers & Dry Coolers 
• Other Cooling Units 

Cooling Techniques 

• Air-based Cooling 
• Liquid-based Cooling 

General Construction 

• Core & Shell Development 
• Installation & Commissioning Services 
• Engineering & Building Design 
• Fire Detection & Suppression 
• Physical Security 
• DCIM/BMS Solutions 

Tier Standards 

• Tier I & Tier II 
• Tier III 
• Tier IV 

Geography 

Western Europe 

• U.K. 
• Germany 
• France 
• Netherlands 
• Ireland 
• Switzerland 
• Italy 
• Spain 
• Belgium 
• Portugal 
• Greece 
• Other Western European Countries 

Nordics 

• Denmark 
• Sweden 
• Norway 
• Finland 
• Iceland 

Central and Eastern Europe 

• Russia 
• Poland 
• Austria 
• Czech 
• Other Central & Eastern European Countries 

Competitive Landscape 

Key Data Center Support Infrastructure Providers 

• 3M 
• Airedale 
• AERMEC 
• Alfa Laval 
• ABB 
• Aksa Power Generation 
• AVK 
• Baudouin 
• Carrier 
• Caterpillar 
• Condair Group 
• Climaveneta 
• Cummins 
• D’HONDT THERMAL SOLUTIONS 
• Daikin Applied 
• Delta Electronics 
• Eaton 
• EBM-PAPST 
• EMICON INNOVATION AND COMFORT 
• Enrogen 
• FlaktGroup 
• Grundfos 
• Guntner 
• GESAB 
• HiRef 
• HITEC Power Protection 
• Honeywell 
• INNIO 
• JAEGGI Hybridtechnologie AG 
• Johnson Controls 
• Kohler 
• KyotoCooling 
• Legrand 
• Mitsubishi Electric 
• Munters 
• NetNordic Group AS 
• Nlyte Software 
• Perkins Engines 
• Piller Power Systems 
• Riello Elettronica Group 
• Rittal 
• Rolls-Royce 
• Schneider Electric 
• Siemens 
• Socomec Group 
• STULZ 
• Trane Technologies (Ingersoll Rand) 
• Vertiv 
• ZIEHL-ABEGG 

Prominent Construction Contractors 

• ACS Group 
• Business Overview 
• Service Offerings 
• AECOM 
• Altron 
• AODC 
• AEON Engineering 
• APL Data Center 
• ARC:MC 
• Ariatta 
• ARSMAGNA GROUP 
• Artelia 
• Arup 
• Aurora Group 
• AtkinsRéalis 
• Basler & Hofmann 
• BENTHEM CROUWEL ARCHITECTS 
• Bouygues Construction 
• Bravida 
• CapIngelec 
• Caverion 
• Coromatic (E. ON) 
• Collen Construction 
• COWI 
• DataDome 
• Deerns 
• Designer Group 
• Dipl.-Ing. H. C. Hollige 
• Dornan 
• DPR Construction 
• Engexpor 
• Equans 
• Etop 
• Exyte (M+W Group) 
• Eiffage 
• Ethos Engineering 
• EYP Mission Critical Facilities 
• Ferrovial 
• Fluor Corporation 
• Future-tech 
• Granlund Group 
• GreenMDC 
• Gottlieb Paludan Architects 
• Haka Moscow 
• ICT Facilities 
• IDOM 
• IMOS 
• ISG 
• JCA Engineering 
• JERLAURE 
• John Sisk & Son 
• Kirby Group Engineering 
• KKCG Group 
• Linesight 
• LPI Group 
• M+W Group (EXYTE) 
• Mace 
• Mercury 
• Metnor Construction 
• MiCiM 
• MT Hojgaard 
• Nicholas Webb Architects (NWA) 
• NORMA Engineering 
• PM Group 
• PORR Group 
• PQC 
• Quark Unlimited Engineering 
• Ramboll 
• RED Engineering Design 
• Reid Brewin Architects 
• Renco 
• RKD 
• Royal HaskoningDHV 
• Salboheds 
• Skanska 
• SPIE 
• Starching 
• STO Building Group 
• STRABAG 
• STS Group 
• Sweco 
• TECHKO 
• Tetra Tech 
• TPF Ingénierie 
• TTSP 
• Turner & Townsend 
• Warbud 
• Winthrop Technologies 
• YIT 
• Techbau 
• Generale Prefabbricati S.p.A. 
• Rosenberger 
• ZAUNERGROUP 

Prominent Data Center Investors 

• 3data 
• 3S Group 
• Aire Networks 
• Amazon Web Services 
• Ark Data Centres 
• Artnet 
• Atman 
• Apple 
• Aruba S.p.A. 
• AtlasEdge 
• AQ Compute 
• atNorth 
• Atomdata (Rosatom) 
• Bahnhof 
• Beyond.pl 
• Bulk Infrastructure 
• China Mobile International 
• Compass Data Centers 
• Colt Data Centre Services (COLT DCS) 
• CyrusOne 
• DATA4 
• DataCenter United 
• Datum 
• DENV-R 
• Digital Realty 
• EcoData Center 
• EdgeConneX 
• Equinix 
• Meta 
• Global Switch 
• Google 
• Green Datacenter 
• Green Mountain 
• Iron Mountain 
• IXcellerate 
• K2 STRATEGIC 
• Kao Data 
• Keppel Data Centres 
• LCL Data Center 
• Linx Data Centers 
• Maincubes SECURE DATACENTERS 
• Merlin Properties 
• Microsoft 
• MTS 
• NTT DATA 
• Penta Infra 
• Pure Data Centres 
• Rostelecom 
• Selectel 
• STACK Infrastructure 
• STACKIT 
• Storespeed 
• Switch Datacenters 
• Telehouse 
• Thésée DataCenter 
• Vantage Data Centers 
• VIRTUS Data Centres 
• Yondr 

New Entrants 

• ADA Infrastructure 
• Apto Data Centre 
• Ar Telecom 
• Art Data Centres 
• Atlantic Data Infrastructure 
• Best Wonder Business 
• Blue 
• Bluestar Data Center 
• Castle IT 
• Ceske Radiokomunikace 
• CloudHQ 
• Data Castle 
• dataR 
• Dataformed 
• Digital Reef 
• Eclairion 
• EDGNEX Data Centres by DAMAC 
• Elementica 
• Energia Data Centre 
• Evroc 
• Form8tion Data Centers 
• Global Technical Realty 
• GreenScale 
• Goodman 
• Hyperco 
• Ingenostrum 
• KEVLINX 
• Keysource + Namsos DataSenter (NDS) 
• Lasercharm 
• Latos 
• Nation Data Center 
• Nautilus Data Technologies 
• EdgeNebula 
• Mediterra Datacenters 
• Nehos 
• Nethits Telecom 
• OPCORE 
• PGIM Real Estate 
• PHOCEA DC 
• PolarDC 
• Prime Data Centers 
• Quetta Data Centers 
• QTS Data Centers 
• REMOV 
• SDC Capital Partners 
• SEGRO 
• Serve Centric 
• VITALI 

Key Questions Answered in the Report:    

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