US Data Centre Boom Moves Inland as Power Demands Reshape Industry Map

12 articles · Updated · Business Insider · Apr 14

US data centre growth is shifting inland, with Texas and Midwest states emerging as key hubs for new hyperscale and AI-driven facilities.
Power availability is driving this trend, as operators seek regions with abundant electricity and fewer grid constraints, especially for energy-intensive AI workloads.
This marks a structural shift away from traditional coastal hubs, with rural areas and non-traditional markets rapidly gaining importance for future data centre investment.

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