Grid Location Optimisation for Data Centers

For a decade, we have been supporting world-leading data center businesses across six continents – many of the most high-profile announcements –  to find sites, conduct due diligence on them and ensure a timely connection agreement. Sitting between the data center operator and all other stakeholders, such as network companies, authorities and even engineering companies, we find capacity, establish connection timelines, costs and procedures, and overcome bottlenecks along the way.

What’s more, we often act as a pioneer, conducting the necessary research, due diligence and introductions before the data center company decides if they are going to enter the market, before they decide on a final investment decision and before we introduce them to the necessary stakeholders.

Additionally, we support other grid-related analysis including regulatory insight, mid-to-long-term network risk assessments and 24/7 matching; and identifying local opportunities for data centers, such as flex participation and community collaborations.

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Site & Connection Support

Identify the right connection points to achieve successful investment

  • Identifying where to look for capacity
  • Evaluating locations
  • Assessing connection opportunities, procedures, timelines and costs
  • Overcoming bottlenecks
  • Stakeholder engagement and negotiations
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Strategic Insight

Navigate grid challenges smoothly with strong industry connections

  • Evaluating grid, locational and supply risks and challenges
  • Identifying approaches and solutions to overcome them
  • Identifying sustainability and community opportunities
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Regulatory tracking

Provide up-to-date national grid policy insights and analysis

We track and analyze the latest national grid policies so you can make informed decisions with confidence

Our achievements

Site selection, connection analysis and due diligence support provided to data centers in over 60 markets

A decade solving grid locational challenges for data centers. Bottleneck solutions and network risk assessments in 50+ transmission areas

Assisted over 5 GW of fulfilled data center development

Advanced modelling tool for local energy asset techno-economic optimisation - developed through assistance from Business Finland

Co-pioneered the evolution of 24/7 together with leading international client

Contact people

Manohar Bayyapu Reddy

Executive Analyst, Grid & Technical Advisory Lead

Graham Walker

Senior Energy Market Analyst