Claus Hertel, a managing director at Rabobank specializing in energy transition, joins Melih Ileri from DC BLOX, and Mike Johnson from Nomura, to delve into the booming data center financing landscape. They discuss the explosive demand driven by AI and cloud technologies, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions. The trio sheds light on financing complexities, recent multimillion-dollar investments, and the critical importance of data center locations. Trends in adapting financing strategies for both large hyperscale and smaller data centers are also explored, highlighting innovative solutions for future challenges.
