NORWEGIAN DATA CENTRE INDUSTRY
INTERVIEW WITH DC BYTE ON THE NORWEGIAN DC MARKET
DC BYTE ...
1 . In your view , what are the growth projections for the Nordic market ? And what are the drivers behind this growth ? The data centre market in the Nordics is 5 times the size it was a decade ago . With over 1.3GW of total capacity added between 2016 to 2021 and average yearly growth of 17.5 %, it has the potential to grow by more than 60 % of its current live capacity rate over the next 3-5 years . The region has become a relatively attractive location for hyperscale public cloud operators , with around 58 % of the live capacity in the region coming from selfbuilt public cloud deployments . The key drivers for the popularity of the Nordics are the area ’ s cool climate , an established infrastructure , good network connections and a plentiful supply of renewable energy . 2 . Does Norway stand out in any way compared to the other Nordic countries ? Each of the countries within the Nordic region has unique features . Some factors are more common across the region , whilst others are country-specific . Increasing global concern about climate change and the signing of the Paris Agreement is driving businesses to look for more environmentally sustainable ways in which to operate . As an industry that
Jovita Januskeviciute
178 June 2022