Energy constraints are also a pressing issue in key regions for digital infrastructure. Digital Realty CEO Andy Power noted during a summer earnings call that high-demand areas like Northern Virginia and Silicon Valley are increasingly feeling the strain on power supplies, underscoring the importance of securing reliable energy resources alongside digital infrastructure.
KKR and ECP $50b investment : Strategic Infrastructure Investment for AI’s Future
KKR and ECP’s $50 billion investment aligns with projections that energy and digital infrastructure will be pivotal to the advancement of AI. This partnership aims to overcome significant challenges facing data center development, especially those tied to energy supply and sustainability, which have prompted some companies and lawmakers to call for more responsible practices.
Counsel information for the KKR and ECP $50 billion investment deal was not immediately available, and both firms declined further comment on the agreement.