{"id":57904,"date":"2026-03-14T14:01:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costacx.com\/el-colapso-de-los-gigantes\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:01:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:01:54","slug":"the-collapse-of-the-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costacx.com\/en\/el-colapso-de-los-gigantes\/","title":{"rendered":"The collapse of the giants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costacx.com\/en\/el-colapso-de-los-gigantes\/#El_exodo_hacia_el_Norte_y_el_Sur\" >The exodus to the North and South<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costacx.com\/en\/el-colapso-de-los-gigantes\/#No_subestimar_el_sur\" >Do not underestimate the South<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costacx.com\/en\/el-colapso-de-los-gigantes\/#La_paradoja_tecnologica\" >The technological paradox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.costacx.com\/en\/el-colapso-de-los-gigantes\/#La_infraestructura_decide_el_futuro\" >Infrastructure decides the future<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Data centres are migrating to northern and southern Europe, escaping saturation in the centre of the continent. Historically dominated by metropolitan areas such as Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin, these tech giants are forced to seek new locations due to a lack of available power in their traditional locations.<\/p>\n<p>The voracious demand of Artificial Intelligence is putting the electricity infrastructure of Europe's most iconic cities to the test. Data centres, unlike conventional factories, represent a unique challenge due to their huge consumption and ability to quickly overload the grid. In cities such as Amsterdam, London and Dublin, these complexes have consumed between 33% and 80% of available electricity, creating an unprecedented crisis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_exodo_hacia_el_Norte_y_el_Sur\"><\/span>The exodus to the North and South<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Against this backdrop, the share of traditional markets in installed capacity is expected to decline significantly in the coming years, ushering in a new era. The Nordic countries stand to be the big winners in this migration, offering less congested electricity grids, low energy prices and a minimal carbon footprint. In southern Europe, countries such as Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain are also experiencing accelerated growth thanks to their renewable energy potential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_subestimar_el_sur\"><\/span>Do not underestimate the South<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the challenges, Spain stands out as a favoured destination for data centres, thanks to its record capacity in renewable generation. However, it faces obstacles in the electricity infrastructure, which has led to the implementation of innovative solutions to guarantee system stability. Meticulous planning and the use of cutting-edge technology are the key to addressing this new era.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_paradoja_tecnologica\"><\/span>The technological paradox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In an ironic twist, the very Artificial Intelligence that challenges electricity infrastructure could become its salvation. Efficiency improvements driven by this technology are expected to save significant amounts of energy globally in the coming years. Examples in other regions of the world support this idea, showing the positive impact AI can have on the sustainability and efficiency of electricity systems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_infraestructura_decide_el_futuro\"><\/span>Infrastructure decides the future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the race to attract investors and technology companies, power infrastructure is emerging as the determining factor. Countries such as the Netherlands and Germany are already seeing significant growth in their economies thanks to the presence of data centres. The warning to policymakers is clear: the availability of clean energy and grid capacity are prerequisites for securing a place in the new digital age.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xataka.com\/energia\/europa-se-ha-quedado-enchufes-para-inteligencia-artificial-como-megacentros-datos-huyen-al-norte-al-sur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.xataka.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Data centres are migrating to northern and southern Europe, escaping saturation in the centre of the continent. 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