The Spanish Association of Data Centers warned that the new rules proposed by the government will compromise almost 90% of new projects in the sector. The association expressed concern about the energy-environmental requirements being defined for the sector.
The Spanish government intends that renewable energy sources account for at least 80% of data centers' energy consumption. This target is part of a broader set of measures to ensure the environmental sustainability of technological infrastructure in the country.
The regulation draft is currently in the public consultation phase, which means that companies and industry associations have the opportunity to present their positions and suggestions before the final approval of the rules.
The forecast that almost 90% of new projects could be affected by the new requirements raises questions about the future of the data center sector in Spain and about the country's ability to attract investment in this area during the energy transition.
