Northern Virginia's data center market faces power constraints from AI demand, pushing developers to explore alternative locations and on-site generation solutions.

Feb 22, 2026

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🏢Data Centers

Hyperscale Data Center Demand Reshapes US Power Grid Planning

Hyperscale data center growth is reshaping US power grid planning, with combined cloud provider demand exceeding 25 GW and projected to triple by 2030.

Edge Data Centers: The Next Frontier in Digital Infrastructure

Edge data centers are growing at 20% CAGR, driven by 5G, AI inference, and IoT demand, offering unique opportunities for smaller-scale infrastructure development.

Brownfield Redevelopment: Converting Industrial Sites to Data Centers

Former industrial brownfield sites are being converted to data center campuses, leveraging existing power infrastructure and community revitalization incentives.

Submarine Cable Projects Power New Data Center Markets

Over $10 billion in submarine cable investments are creating new data center markets, with properties near cable landing stations commanding significant land value premiums.

Liquid Cooling Technology Transforms Data Center Design

AI workloads requiring 100+ kW per rack are making liquid cooling essential in data centers, transforming facility design and commanding 40-60% higher lease rates.

Colocation Data Centers in Tier 2 Markets Offer Value Play

Tier 2 data center markets offer 20-30% lower total costs and 6-8% cap rates, attracting colocation providers seeking alternatives to capacity-constrained primary markets.

Data Center Sustainability Standards Drive Green Building Certification

Data center sustainability certifications like LEED are becoming essential, with certified facilities commanding 10-15% lease premiums as environmental scrutiny intensifies.

Data Center Water Usage Controversy Drives Innovation in Cooling

Data center water consumption controversies are driving innovation in cooling technology, with operators committing to water-positive strategies and deploying air-side economization and closed-loop systems.

Jan 27, 2026

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