A survey conducted in January 2026 found that access to consistent and reliable energy supply was the most important factor for data center location selection, cited by ** percent of executives. Grid resilience and redundancy followed at ** percent, while low risk of natural disasters ranked third at ** percent.
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Capgemini. (June 26, 2026). Leading factors considered by data center executives worldwide when selecting locations for data centers as of January 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1662756/data-center-location-selection-factors/
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