Hyperscale Data Center Growth

The construction of hyperscale data centers has significantly escalated, particularly over the last five years, driven by major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. Initially, there were around 500 of these centers, a number that doubled by early 2024. This growth stems largely from the demand for cloud computing services and centralized computation, which has transformed how data storage and processing occur on a massive scale. These developments bring to light the sheer scale of resources being invested in these infrastructures, with projections indicating continued growth despite concerns about their sustainability.