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Average Distance of New AI Data Centers in Europe Expected to Reach 175 km from Cities Between 2026 and 2028

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  • New AI data centers in Europe are expected to be built an average of 175 km away from major cities between 2026 and 2028.
  • This distance is a significant increase from the average of 46 km for projects completed between 2022 and 2025.
  • The demand for electricity for data centers in Africa is projected to rise from 0.4 GW to 2.2 GW by 2030.
  • Africa currently holds only about 0.6% of the world's data center capacity despite having vast land and energy resources.
  • Kenya generates approximately 93% of its electricity from renewable sources, positioning it well for data center investments.

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Uchambuzi wa JLL unaonyesha kuwa data center mpya zinazotarajiwa kujengwa Ulaya kati ya 2026 na 2028 zitakuwa wastani wa kilomita 175 kutoka miji mikubwa.

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