Data Centers Will Need $3 Trillion Through 2030, Moody’s Says

Group 1 - At least $3 trillion is expected to be invested in data-center-related projects over the next five years, driven by the growth in artificial intelligence and cloud computing [1][5] - Major tech companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Oracle, Meta, and CoreWeave, are projected to invest $500 billion in data centers this year due to rising demand [2] - Banks will play a significant role in financing these investments, with institutional investors also expected to participate in lending alongside banks [3] Group 2 - More US data centers are anticipated to utilize asset-backed securities and private credit markets for refinancing, with a notable increase in financing size and concentration expected after record issuance levels in 2025 [4] - Despite concerns about a potential bubble due to the substantial debt required for the AI revolution, demand for new data center capacity remains strong, with growth expected to continue globally over the next 12 to 18 months [5] - The need for additional capacity is projected to arise within the next decade, although the pace of technology adoption remains uncertain [6]