The growth of data centres around the world has been dramatic, driven by increasing reliance on cloud services, artificial intelligence, hyperscale investment and big data. According to DCByte, the hyperscale data centre count nearly doubled in the five years from 2019 to 2024 – from fewer than 600 to 1,136. In that period, total pipeline supply growth was recorded at 50.3GW. In just 2024, there was a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in global take-up, reaching 12,975MW.
Off-grid, on-site power generation as the primary energy source for data centres, with full energy independence from the national grid, is considered to be the ultimate objective for operators. Finally, it is being made possible with the advent of microgrids.
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