Quick answer
A data centre site needs reliable high-voltage power with expansion capacity, two or more diverse fibre routes, a suitably sized flat plot with industrial or IT land use, low flood and seismic risk, water or cooling suitability, good road access, security and a clean title.
Key takeaways
- Power and fibre first
- Right land use and clean title
- Low hazard risk
Infrastructure
- High-voltage power
- Diverse fibre
- Water / cooling suitability
- Heavy-vehicle road access
Land and legal
- Adequate size and shape
- Industrial / IT / SEZ use
- Clean 30-year title
- Airport height clearance
Checklist
- High-voltage power
- Expansion capacity
- Two+ fibre routes
- Flat, regular plot
- Correct land use
- Low flood risk
- Low seismic risk
- Road access
- Clean title
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