Why getting a data center built may be harder than you think

Power Constraints on Data Centers - The industry acknowledges that power, rather than chips or financing, is a significant bottleneck for data center development [1] - Power challenges involve both overall power availability and the distribution of power to desired data center locations [1] Interconnection and Approval Processes - Data centers face challenges in drawing power from the grid and obtaining necessary approvals for power generation [2] - Securing interconnection permission for large data centers can take approximately five years [2] Project Timelines and Delays - Data center construction projects often experience timeline extensions, deviating from initial estimates of 18 to 36 months [3] - Project delays are likened to the unpredictable boarding process at an airport, where initial expectations are often unmet [3][4]