The Netherlands Has Few Plans for New Data Centers. But if few are build, it will reduce economic growth. It also makes the Netherlands Dependent on Foreign Countries. Amsterdam is One of the European Leaders, But Risks Losing That Position.
If there is no room for further growth of data centers in the Netherlands, technical knowledge will be lost and innovative start-ups will more or choose foreign countries. This will lead to Lower Economic Growth, Accordance to a Report by ING Research.
Data Centers Are “Extremely Important For The Dutch Economy,” Writes ING Research. They ensure that Dutch people can work from home, use ai and shop online. The sector Has Grown Strongly in recent Years. But the Dutch Power Grid is Already Overloaded and That Limits Further Growth Opportunities.
The good news is that the rising Dutch demand can be with in Foreign Data Centers for the Time Being. The Bad News is not only that technical knowledge is being, but that it also makes the Netherlands more dependent on Foreign Countries.
Amsterdam is Still One of the European Leaders, Along with Cities Such As London, Paris, Dublin and Frankfurt. This has enabled the Netherlands to build a leading position in Terms of It Use and Digital Skills.
No New Data Centers in Amsterdam Until 2035
“But around other cities there are much larger plans for building data centers than in Amsterdam,” Writes ING Research. The Amsterdam City Council Announced Earlier This Year that it would not COUNTER NEW NEW Applications for Data Centers Until 2035.
Data Centers Require A Lot of Energy, which is not only very Burdensome for the power grid, but also for the environment. In Addition, The Colossal Buildings Receive a Lot of Criticism because they make the landscape less attractive.
Accordance to ING Research, More National Control is Needed. “Especially in a time of growing geopolitical tensions and the growing demand for more (digital) independence, the Dutch sector can play an important role.”