Data Center Electricity Cost Benchmark
Wholesale versus delivered electricity cost for data centers in Europe and selected US markets
Commissioned edition, scope agreed before order
Decision and outcome
Compare the delivered cost of electricity for a data center across markets before choosing where to build or lease
A benchmark that separates wholesale prices from delivered cost, with taxes, network charges and PPA assumptions stated, and sensitivities at 5, 20 and 100 MW IT
Geography
Core European markets and selected US markets
Evidence date
Reference period and currency stated in the edition
Capacity basis
Each figure keeps its stated basis and date
Chapter outline
1. Method
- Wholesale versus delivered cost
- Currency and reference period
2. Cost components
- Energy, network charges, taxes and levies
3. PPA assumptions
- Contract structures and stated assumptions
4. Sensitivities
- 5, 20 and 100 MW IT load
- PUE assumptions
5. Market comparison
- Europe core and selected US markets
Included deliverables
- Market-by-market delivered cost benchmark
- Component breakdown with sources
- Sensitivity tables at 5, 20 and 100 MW IT
- Stated PUE, currency and reference-period assumptions
Limits
- Not live supplier quotes; actual contract prices will differ
- Taxes and network charges change; figures apply to the stated reference period
- Price is PowerlandMap's proposed catalogue price, not an external market benchmark
- Not yet written: scope and delivery date are agreed before any order
Edition and licence
Commissioned edition, scope agreed before order
Single edition. Named-user licence for internal use within the purchasing company. Redistribution, resale and publication are not permitted. Separate from any PowerlandMap subscription.
Delivery
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