Schroders Greencoat Targets AI Data Center Assets as Power Demand Surges
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 2
Schroders Greencoat Targets AI Data Center Assets as Power Demand Surges
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 2
Schroders Greencoat said it has recently invested in platforms that help develop sites for data centers, expanding beyond traditional renewable-energy assets.
AI-driven electricity demand is behind the push, with portfolio manager Duncan Hale saying the firm sees a clear role for energy specialists in supporting that buildout.
The move ties the Schroders private-markets unit more directly to newer data center-linked infrastructure as investors chase assets exposed to rising power consumption.
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