Data Centre Business News and Industry Trends

Schneider Electric announces new training programme

Schneider Electric has announced the launch of its Schneider Electric Training programme in the UK and Ireland (UK&I). Schneider Electric’s vision in the UK&I is to create a best-in-class approach to training, unifying specialist academies, courses, and digital campuses into a holistic offering named Schneider Electric Training. The move is in response to the chronic skills gap in engineering and the vital role that training plays in addressing the growing complexities associated with digital transformation. The extensive programme covers everything from AI, the automation of machinery and equipment, to innovations in power and energy management, and safety standards and regulations. Schneider Electric Training will provide customers, partners, and engineers with a single point of access to the vast array of training options and resources available, covering Schneider Electric solutions, industry focused courses, and professional accreditations. It will be delivered via several specialist academies for in-person courses and a digital campus offering on-demand courses for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) via the mySchneider portal. Two academies are already up and running, with three more due to be launched by the end of the year. The Safety Academy in Telford offers a range of Schneider Electric and professional training courses to ensure the safe operation of electrical equipment and site safety, including Competent Person certification and City & Guilds assured Authorised Person training. The Automation Academy in Coventry offers a comprehensive curriculum covering Schneider Electric’s automation portfolio. It is designed to take students from basic product understanding through to advanced programming of both legacy and current technology, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Speed Drives (VSD), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Motion Control and Robotics. David Pownall, VP Services at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland, comments, “Organisations are becoming more dependent on their electrical backbone to support operations, digital transformation, automation, and manufacturing. Electrical engineers and their specialist expertise are critical to the installation, safety, and maintenance of this electrical infrastructure. “There is an urgent need to build skills to embrace new technologies, drive modernisation, improve performance, reduce downtime, and comply with changing safety regulations. Not only that, but training is critical to career enhancement and a key foundation of a positive employee experience, attracting and retaining people when we’re facing a significant skills gap crisis. “Smarter engineers, equipped with the skills needed today and a clear development path to build expertise for the future, make for smarter businesses.” For more from Schneider Electric, click here.

CTERA announces growth investment from PSG Equity

CTERA, a provider of hybrid cloud data management solutions, has raised $80 million (£61.4m) in primary and secondary funding from PSG Equity, a growth equity firm focused on software and technology-enabled services companies. As part of the transaction, Ronen Nir, Managing Director at PSG, has joined CTERA’s board of directors alongside existing shareholders Benchmark, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Red Dot Capital Partners. CTERA, named the top Leader and Outperformer in the GigaOm Distributed Cloud File Storage Radar for three consecutive years, combines an edge-accelerated global file system across public and private cloud environments with AI-based ransomware protection and data intelligence services. CTERA is at the core of hybrid cloud initiatives at some of the world’s largest banks, healthcare organisations, global media groups, and government agencies, in deployments that scale to tens of petabytes. Unstructured data is a critical component of any enterprise storage strategy, representing about 80% of organisational data distributed across branch offices, endpoints, on-premises, and cloud data centres. Within this space, hybrid cloud file storage is one of the fastest-growing segments. According to Gartner, “By 2027, 60% of I&O leaders will implement hybrid cloud file deployments, up from 20% in early 2023.”. The proliferation of AI technology helps make unstructured data management more crucial than ever before, as data access is needed not only for users and applications, but also for AI workflows. The new enterprise AI platforms depend on timely access to corporate data for training models and for augmented data retrieval to ensure relevance and accuracy. “We believe CTERA is setting the standard for the modern hybrid data platform, with military-certified security and unparalleled performance,” says Liran Eshel, Founder and Chairman of the Board of CTERA. “The strategic partnership with PSG will enable us to further drive our expansion while delivering top service to our customers, and implement our vision for AI data services.” “This investment is evidence of CTERA's robust business model and the opportunity it represents,” adds Ronen Nir, Managing Director, PSG. “We are excited to partner with CTERA as it embarks on capturing what we believe will be an inflection point in the hybrid cloud data market, leveraging both organic and inorganic opportunities to strengthen CTERA’s position and deliver even greater value to its customers.” For more from CTERA, click here.

Madison River invests in data centre company

JMadison River Capital (MRC), a lower middle market private equity firm, has announced the completion of a $190 million (£146.8m) recapitalisation of and $70 million (£54.1m) equity investment in JDC Power Systems (JDC), a leading electrical systems integrator exclusively serving the data centre market. This transaction marks MRC's second investment in the past seven months, following its spin out from the family office of Tony James, the former Executive Vice Chairman of Blackstone. Headquartered in Armonk, New York, JDC specialises in providing technical services and equipment to customers in the data centre market. JDC is an integrator of customer design, engineering, procurement, installation, start-up, commissioning and warranty, for mission-critical power and control systems. The company’s expertise in coordinating with utility power grids minimises the risks of redesigns, delays, or system failures. "We were drawn to JDC because of its impressive track record of delivering highly technical solutions and innovative products that provide significant competitive advantages in the growing data centre industry," says David Wittels, Managing Partner and President of MRC. "We are excited to partner with Joe, Richard, and their talented team to support the company's continued growth and enhance career opportunities for its employees," notes Matthew Clancy, Principal at MRC. "We are delighted to collaborate with Madison River Capital, whose investment acumen and operational expertise will be instrumental in supporting JDC's growth trajectory," adds Joe Mastromonaco and Richard Corbin, Co-Founders of JDC. "We look forward to leveraging MRC's capabilities to better serve our customers and capitalise on the immense growth opportunities in the data centre market.” As part of the transaction, Kenneth Brown, a Senior Managing Director at MRC, has been appointed Chairman, and Grace Niland has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer of JDC. Kenneth has over 20 years of senior executive experience, including serving as a Group President of Roper Industries and in multiple executive roles at Schneider Electric (formerly known as Invensys) prior to joining MRC. Grace most recently served as Director of Human Resources for Corning, and she previously spent over 25 years with Raytheon Technologies (formerly known as United Technologies Corporation) in various human resources leadership roles. Kenneth and Grace are both members of MRC's seasoned team of operating executives, who bring industry-specific best practices and best-in-class cross-functional expertise to MRC’s portfolio companies. This team also includes Derek Irwin, Jeff Winter, and Jennifer Steeves-Kiss.

Nasuni announces strategic growth investment

Nasuni, a leading enterprise data platform for modern hybrid cloud environments, has announced a strategic growth investment led by Vista Equity Partners, a global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. Vista will be joined by TCV and KKR in the new investment, which values Nasuni at approximately $1.2 billion (£940m). The investment will build on Nasuni’s strong momentum disrupting the legacy storage industry to further accelerate product innovation and commercial expansion in the global hybrid cloud market. Further terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “At Nasuni, we care first and foremost about the success of our customers, partners, and employees,” says Paul Flanagan, CEO of Nasuni. “We are maniacal about our commitment to delivering quality in every aspect of our business and interaction with our customers. This investment and our strategic partnership with Vista, TCV, and KKR will allow us to build upon that commitment, scale with purpose and continue to innovate as we look to take Nasuni to the next level.” Nasuni’s success to-date includes award winning technology, top decile customer retention rates, industry leading NPS scores, and a consistent 30% growth rate in a market that is rapidly expanding with the advent of hybrid cloud and AI. Nasuni’s data platform is used by over 850 companies spanning 70 countries, and is in use by some of the largest enterprises in the manufacturing, consumer goods, and energy industries. “Nasuni’s platform offers a highly differentiated approach to consolidating, protecting, and managing data at scale with performance that is critical to supporting AI applications and other high-volume data use-cases,” adds Martin Taylor, Co-Head of Vista's Foundation Fund and Senior Managing Director. “We are thrilled to partner with the Nasuni team as they work to help businesses optimise their expanding and complex data needs with solutions that are fast, secure and highly cost-effective.” BofA Securities served as the exclusive financial advisor and Goodwin Proctor LLP served as legal advisor to Nasuni. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Vista and TCV. KKR is making the investment through its Next Generation Technology III Fund. For more from Nasuni, click here.

NordicEPOD secures investment from Eaton and CTS Nordics

NordicEPOD, a manufacturing firm that specialises in the fabrication and integration of standardised power modules designed for the data centre industry, has successfully secured a strategic commercial investment from both CTS Nordics, a dedicated data centre design and build company, and Eaton, the global intelligent power management company. NordicEPOD helps reduce the complexity, cost and lead times associated with the construction of new data centres, which is vitally important for its customers as the industry undergoes surging growth. Each EPOD, built to the same standard design, contains all the critical power, backup, cooling and control systems, such as Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs), switchgear and power distribution that can support the supply of up to 2MW of electrical power. The EPOD is engineered and placed between the power grid and the data centre’s critical IT infrastructure that it protects. All EPODs that leave the factory will be fully digitally enabled and receive Level 1 to 3 Commissioning, allowing for superior integration and operations. Morten Molven, General Manager, NordicEPOD, comments, “We are delighted to be partnering with Eaton. Their global reach and commitment to NordicEPOD will help us to upscale significantly, so that we can manufacture with security of supply and ensure our clients’ project requirements are fully met. Eaton’s current and evolving technology is the perfect fit for our EPOD design.” CTS Nordics is a dedicated data centre design and build company that specialises in new building design and construction methods. They provide data centre operators in the Nordic region a standardised and rapidly deployable, cost-effective approach for the design, construction and commissioning of data centres. As a result of this agreement, output from the existing NordicEPOD factory in Oslo will be increased with immediate effect, and a larger factory in Oslo will open in August to service a current orderbook through its capacity of over 500MW of EPODs per year. Plans for a further factory in Europe, at a location yet to be confirmed, are already under discussion. Ciarán Forde, Vice President, Strategic Accounts and Alliances at Eaton, notes, “NordicEPOD already belongs to our xModular partner programme, and this deal cements that relationship. What is unique is how CTS Nordics and NordicEPOD have aligned to positively disrupt the status quo and drive new levels of value to data centre operators. Both companies were formed to serve, and focus entirely on, the data centre industry. This has shaped how they operate and has resulted in engineered solutions like none other. This is the level of innovation and scale needed to meet the market needs.” For more from Eaton, click here.

Veeam launches cyber resilience education programmes

Veeam Software, a provider of data protection and ransomware recovery products, has announced that new technical training and certification programmes are available through Veeam University, a service which delivers Veeam technical training to IT professionals on-demand anytime, anywhere. The new online offering is the result of a global partnership with Tsunati, a Veeam-accredited service partner, which is helping to provide on-demand, technical certification training for partners and customers worldwide. Veeam University says that it offers maximum flexibility and an immersive, engaging learning experience in a self-paced format. Its approach includes clickable labs that can be accessed 24/7, video-based demos, and technical deep dives which allow students to effectively absorb concepts and prepare for real-world cybersecurity and disaster recovery scenarios. Completion of on-demand courses offered through Veeam University qualify learners for Veeam certification exams, including Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE). “Knowledge is critical in a world where every organisation is facing cyberthreats,” explains Mike Blanchette, Vice President, Global Sales Acceleration at Veeam. “Cyber resilience is the marriage of the right technology to protect and recover your systems and data should the worst happen, with the skills and knowledge to configure, build, and run that technology safely. “Through these new investments in Veeam University, we are preparing people to tackle any cybersecurity challenge they face and enabling cyber resiliency. Our partnership with Tsunati enables us to provide innovative technical training and certification programmes in a flexible format that best suits the learner." Tsunati is a professional services and integration company specialising in data protection, Cloud computing, and multi-tenant virtualisation. Recognised as Veeam Accredited Service Partner of the Year for 2022, Veeam believes that Tsunati has changed the world of product training, education and certification. Through its proprietary Solution Education Enablement (SEETM) framework, customers receive practical training and the critical knowledge transfer required to effectively implement and maintain cutting-edge data protection solutions powered by Veeam. "We are thrilled to join forces with Veeam in revolutionising technical certification training for data protection," says Stoney Hall, CEO of Tsunati. "This partnership represents a synergy of our expertise in Solution Enablement Education (SEETM) and Veeam’s industry-leading data protection and ransomware recovery solutions. Together, we aim to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the evolving landscape of data security effectively." New technical professional training for Veeam partners is available through the Veeam ProPartner portal, while newly updated customer technical education and certification programmes are available separately through Veeam Technical Education Services. More details on Veeam University can be found at veeamuniversity.com. For more from Veeam, click here.

How data centres can prepare for 2024 CSRD reporting

by Jad Jebara, CEO of Hyperview. The CEO of Britain's National Grid, John Pettigrew, recently highlighted the grim reality that data centre power consumption is on track to grow 500% over the next decade. The time to take collective action around implementing innovative and sustainable date centre initiatives is now - and the new initiatives such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is the perfect North Star to guide the future of data centre reporting. This new EU regulation will impact around 50,000 organisations, including over 10,000 non-EU entities with a significant presence in the region. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires businesses to report their sustainability efforts in more detail, starting this year. If your organisation is affected, you’ll need reliable, innovative data collection and analysis systems to meet the strict reporting requirements. CSRD replaces older EU directives and provides more detailed and consistent data on corporate sustainability efforts. It will require thousands of companies that do business in the EU to file detailed reports on the environmental impact and climate-related risks of their operations. Numerous metrics being assessed are still widely analysed within additional EU-wide initiatives. For instance, the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) requires reporting on two Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) within the CSRD Directive – ITEEsy and ITEUsy – allowing for enhanced measuring and insight into server utilisation, efficiency, and CO2 impact. Given the anticipated explosion in energy consumption by data centres over the next decade, CSRD will shine a spotlight on the sustainability of these facilities. For example, the law will require organisations to provide accurate data for both greenhouse gases and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. The essential metrics that data centres will need to report on include:   Power usage effectiveness (PUE) – measures the efficiency of a data centre’s energy consumption   Renewable energy factor (REF) – quantifies the proportion of renewable energy sources used to power data centres   IT equipment energy efficiency for servers (ITEEsv) – evaluates server efficiency, focusing on reducing energy consumption per unit of computing power   IT equipment utilisation for servers (ITEUsv) – measures the utilisation rate of IT equipment   Energy reuse factor (ERF) – measures how much waste energy from data centre operations is reused or recycled     Cooling efficiency ratio (CER) – evaluates the efficiency of data centre cooling systems    Carbon usage effectiveness (CUE) – quantifies the carbon emissions generated per unit of IT workload   Water usage effectiveness (WUE) – measures the efficiency of water consumption in data centre cooling   While power capacity effectiveness (PCE) isn’t a mandatory requirement yet, it is a measure that data centres should track and report on as it reveals the total power capacity consumed over the total power capacity built. If not already, now is the time to ensure you have processes and systems in place to capture, verify, and extract this information from your data centres. We also recommend conducting a comprehensive data gap analysis to ensure that all relevant data will be collected. It’s important to understand where your value chain will fall within the scope of CSRD reporting and how that data can be utilised in reporting that’s compliant with ESRS requirements. For example, reports should be machine-readable, digitally tagged and separated into four sections – General, Environmental, Social and Governance. While the immediate impact of CSRD will be in reporting practices, the hope is that, over time, the new legislation will drive change in how businesses operate. The goal is that CSRD will incentivise organisations such as data centre operators to adopt sustainable practices and technologies, such as renewable energy sources and circular economy models. Improving sustainability of data centres    Correctly selecting and leveraging Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) that offers precise and comprehensive reports on energy usage is a paramount step in understanding and driving better sustainability in data centre operations. From modelling and predictive analytics to benchmarking energy performance - data centres that utilise innovative, comprehensive DCIM toolkits are perfectly primed to maintain a competitive operational advantage while prioritising a greener data centre future. DCIM modelling and predictive analytics tools can empower data centre managers to forecast future energy needs more accurately, in turn helping data centres to optimise operations for maximum efficiency. Modelling and predictive analytics also enables proactive planning, ensuring that energy consumption aligns with actual requirements - preventing unnecessary resource allocation and further supporting sustainability objectives.  Real-time visibility of energy usage gives data centre operators insight into usage patterns and instances of energy waste, allowing changes to be made immediately. Ultimately, eliminating efficiencies faster means less emissions and less energy waste. In addition to enhancing operational efficiency, leveraging these real-time insights aligns seamlessly with emission reduction goals – supporting a more sustainable and conscious data centre ecosystem. Utilising the right DCIM tools can also reduce energy consumption by driving higher efficiency in crucial areas such as cooling, power provisioning and asset utilisation. They can ensure critical components operate at optimal temperatures, reducing the risk of overheating and preventing energy wastage. In addition to mitigating overheating and subsequent critical failures, utilising optimal temperature tools can also improve the lifespan and performance of the equipment. The right DCIM tool kit enables businesses to benchmark energy performance across multiple data centres and prioritise energy efficiency – while also verifying the compliance of data centres with key environmental standards and regulations like CSRD. Cutting-edge DCIM platforms also enables data centres to correctly assess their environmental impact by tracking metrics such as power usage effectiveness (PUE), carbon usage effectiveness (CUE) or water usage effectiveness (WUE). These tools facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources - such as solar panels or wind turbines - into the power supply and distribution of green data centres. As sustainability continues to move up the corporate agenda, expect to see greater integration of DCIM with AI and ML to collect and analyse vast quantities of data, such as sensors, devices, applications and users. In addition to enhancing the ease of data collection, this streamlined approach aligns seamlessly with CSRD emission reduction goals - making compliance with CSRD and similar regulations much easier for data centres. Taking a proactive approach to the data gathering requirements of CSRD and implementing technologies to support better sustainability practice isn’t just about compliance or reporting; it’s also to incentivise data centre operators towards the adoption of sustainable practices and technologies. Ultimately, data centres that are prepared for CSRD will also be delivering greater value for their organisation while paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Partnership to train Singapore engineers on water management

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, and ITE are joining forces through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to solidify a collaborative partnership that will advance knowledge transfer, education, and hands-on experience in the field of water management and sustainable operations. Nalco Water will deliver lectures on data centre-specific topics such as water reclaim, reuse, and recycling, as well as sustainable design, maintenance practices, and artificial intelligence in data centre operations. In addition, the partnership entails a comprehensive knowledge exchange programme, with learning opportunities and practical water management applications. Nalco Water will provide a learning online portal accessible to students and will include training modules covering water fundamentals, water safety, safe chemical handling, reverse osmosis systems, and analytical field testing. The programme will benefit current student engineers working in the data centre industry, Ecolab claims. Speaking at the MOU signing, Ms. Poh Li San, MP Sembawang West and Deputy Chairperson GPC for Sustainability and Environment, comments, “In line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the government is proactively encouraging the delivery of best-in-class power generation technology that meets emission standards and reduces carbon emissions. The whole-of-nation plan highly supports collaboration between private organisations and institutions to drive innovation in sustainable data centre technologies and practices that improve energy efficiencies, reduce environmental impact, and enhance the overall sustainability of data centre operations.” “We are thrilled to formalise this collaboration with ITE”, adds Mr Gregory Lukasik, Senior Vice President and Market Head of Southeast Asia at Ecolab. “Ecolab recognises the vital role of data centres in supporting the digital infrastructure. In Singapore, our expertise helps data centres implement innovative water-efficient technologies and sustainable practices, aligning with the nation's commitment to water conservation while meeting the demands of a digital-driven economy. This strategic partnership represents our commitment to fostering knowledge transfer and cultivating the next generation of talent in water management and environmental sustainability.” Ms Low Khah Gek, CEO of ITE, notes, “ITE and Ecolab share the same commitment towards sustainability and innovation. Through this collaboration, we hope to catalyse positive change across the industry and society by providing some 200 work-study diploma trainees with access to educational resources and hands-on experiences in sustainable water management, water auditing and more.” To learn more about how Ecolab works with customers to help solve the world’s most complex problems amid a changing landscape, click here. For more from Ecolab, click here.

Students explore career opportunities in data centre industry

As part of its campaign to address the ongoing skills shortage in the digital infrastructure industry, HireHigher and Baker Dearing Educational Trust brought together 60 students from East London to help them understand what careers and opportunities the data centre industry has to offer. This initiative took place at the industry’s largest digital infrastructure event, Data Centre World, which was co-located within the Tech Show London and involved the students participating in employer engagement tasks around the conference to find out as much as they could about the industry. Working with Baker Dearing, which supports University Technical Colleges (UTCs) to deliver a high-quality, industry-focused curriculum to students, the sixth formers from the London Design and Engineering UTC joined in to enjoy their very first taste of life in the data centre industry. Adelle Desouza, Founder of HireHigher, comments, “The event was a roaring success. We created a curated route complete with trivia questions for each team of students to complete. Watching the students battle it out in their teams saw them not only answering the questions posed, but having their interest peaked - with so many giving extensive answers. Visiting select exhibitors, students were empowered to engage with stands and sponsors across the show floor. “Led by current young professionals, our rising stars and industry all-stars, the groups really got stuck in and everyone seemed to get a lot out of the day. I would like to thank the conference organisers, and our headline sponsors Portman Partners and OneEighty, alongside The Data Centre Alliance, EnerSys, Sudlows, KAO Data and LeGrand for making the event possible and inspiring so many students with the work we do in the data centre industry.” Director of Education and Innovation for the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, Kate Ambrosi, comments, "We appreciate the support that HireHigher has provided in expanding UTC students' knowledge of the data centre sector. Young people in UTCs regularly engage with employers in highly-specialised sectors, so Data Centre World was a fantastic opportunity to continue that work on a much larger scale. London Design and Engineering UTC's visit to Data Centre World helped focus students' energies and ought to strengthen the pipeline of talented young people from across the UTC network who are entering digital industries."

The data centre boom will continue to accelerate

The data centre market, which has been expanding for a long time, has continued to gather pace over the past five years and has become a veritable boom. Cloud providers such as AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft, Google and Oracle are the main drivers of the ever-increasing demand. As a result, data centres have now become an attractive and high-performance investment alternative to traditional commercial real estate. Against the backdrop of advancing digitalisation in all areas of life and the economy, not least in what is perhaps the most important growth market of artificial intelligence (AI), the demand for data centres will continue to increase in the coming years. At the same time, investor interest will also grow noticeably, so there is much to suggest that data centres will have the greatest growth potential of all asset classes in terms of capital values over the next one to two years. As early as 2000, BNP Paribas Real Estate recognised the long-term opportunities and prospects of this market and established a separate division that focuses exclusively on the data centre asset class, as well as operators, end users and investors. Even during the dotcom boom up to 2005, BNP Paribas Real Estate brokered numerous transactions through the sale of properties in Europe. Over the past 10 years, the Data Center Solutions team has not only confirmed the market leadership it has built up over many years in Germany but has also significantly expanded it. Since 2018, the division, which is led by Arno Petzold in Germany and comprises seven consultants across the country, has advised on a total of 26 sales of green and brownfield sites to data centre developers and operators in Frankfurt and Berlin with a total area of around 875,000m² and a transaction volume of over €860 million. In the two most important German markets for data centres, Frankfurt and Berlin, BNP Paribas Real Estate has been involved in almost all brokered transactions in this market segment. In the Frankfurt market area alone, the property consultant has advised on and brokered 21 transactions in the past five years. These transactions played a key role in Frankfurt-Sossenheim becoming the new hotspot of the data centre market; All the data centre project sites developed there for CyrusOne (formerly Zenium), Digital Realty Trust and Colt were brokered by the Data Center Solutions team. Other landmark transactions included the two mandates of BEOS AG for the sale of the Osthafen IT and business park on Frankfurt's Ratswegkreisel and the implementation of a structured bidding process for the partial sale of a data centre project site in the FRANKFURT WESTSIDE development area for a project company of BEOS and Swiss Life Asset Managers in FrankfurtGriesheim. BNP Paribas Real Estate also brokered the site of the former Coca-Cola bottling plant in Liederbach am Taunus near Frankfurt (which Coca-Cola closed last summer after more than 50 years) to Stack Infrastructure. Four data centre construction phases with a planned capacity of 80 MVA are being built on an area of around 70,000m². The Data Center Solutions team is currently working on over a dozen other projects throughout Germany. The challenge is to find suitable plots of land for the customers, among other things, with the ability to obtain planning permission, the availability of electricity or the utilisation of waste heat. The specialists at BNP Paribas Real Estate can draw on many years of experience and their corresponding, highly complex knowledge of the market.