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Data Center Feasibility Studies

A detailed assessment of whether a proposed data center has a practical technical, operational, regulatory and commercial pathway.

Overview

A decision framework before major commitment

A feasibility study brings together the information required to evaluate whether a proposed data center project can realistically proceed. It considers the site and its resources, the technical pathway, the operating environment, the development schedule, financial viability and material project risks.

The study scope is defined around the client’s project stage and the decisions that need to be made. Where specialist verification is required, that limitation is identified clearly.

Feasibility Studies

Our data center feasibility studies evaluate whether a proposed project can be developed at a specific location and identifies the conditions required to move forward.

The analysis examines where development is permissible, zoning and regulatory requirements, land and site suitability, power availability, water and cooling resources, fiber connectivity, infrastructure access, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements.

It also evaluates alternative locations to identify sites offering the strongest combination of infrastructure, development potential, cost, risk, and time-to-market.

Our team has years of experience in the feasibility field; and our reports provide actionable information that help our clients determine whether to proceed with the project or adjust the project-parameters.

Scope of Study

Technical Assessment

Review available project information, capacity objectives, infrastructure requirements and the apparent technical pathway.

Location & Site

Consider land, access, local constraints, approvals, hazards and other location factors that could influence development.

Power Availability

Assess available information about power capacity, delivery, redundancy, cost and timing.

Connectivity

Review fiber availability, carrier diversity, network access and the resilience required by the proposed operation.

Infrastructure

Consider water, cooling, roads, utilities, equipment access and other enabling infrastructure.

Risk Assessment

Identify constraints, uncertainties and dependencies that could affect cost, schedule or delivery.

Commercial & Financial

Evaluate capital and operating costs, financing needs, projected revenue, occupancy, cash flow and returns.

Final Recommendations

Bring the findings together into clear conclusions and practical next-step recommendations.

What the client receives

A professional feasibility report organized around the agreed study questions. Depending on scope and information availability, the report may include an executive summary, assessment findings, financial analysis, key risks, sensitivities, conclusions and recommendations.