Quick answer
A data centre site scorecard rates each parcel on power, fibre, hazards, land use, title, cost, expansion room, access and incentives, then weights each factor by importance. Power and connectivity usually carry the highest weights.
Key takeaways
- Weight power and fibre highest
- Score every site the same way
- Use the scores to negotiate
Suggested weights
Power 25%, fibre 15%, hazards 15%, title & land use 15%, cost 10%, expansion 10%, access & incentives 10%.
Checklist
- Power
- Fibre
- Hazards
- Title & land use
- Cost
- Expansion
- Access
- Incentives
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