Data Centers: mastering energy, the key to Europe’s digital competitiveness

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This article examines how Europe’s data center sector depends on stable, low-carbon electricity to support cloud and AI growth. It argues that power costs, carbon intensity, and grid connection delays now shape competitiveness as much as compute capacity does. It also highlights PPAs, balanced energy mixes, and stronger electricity networks as key enablers of digital sovereignty. Finally, it notes that data centers can become part of the energy transition by recovering waste heat and supporting circular economy models.

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