en.Wedoany.com Reported - Against the backdrop of accelerating digital economy growth, data centers have become a global key infrastructure, driving a model expected to mobilize approximately 110 billion euros by 2030. Saint-Gobain is strengthening its position as a global partner for complex, efficient, and sustainable building solutions for data centers and other facilities, leveraging its experience to meet the demanding technical and energy requirements of these installations.
The booming growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and streaming services is reshaping global infrastructure landscapes, positioning Spain as one of the markets with the highest growth potential in Europe. Forecasts indicate that the country could attract investments of 50 to 70 billion euros, driven by major technology operators already developing large-scale projects. David Blanco, Head of Market Development at Saint-Gobain, stated that Spain possesses the key elements for data center development: ample land availability, strong international connectivity via submarine cables, and the capacity to host large-scale technology complexes. In this context, regions such as Aragon and Extremadura are emerging as strategic hubs. These facilities have transcended traditional building concepts, becoming "digital cities" that operate continuously and serve millions of users.
The deployment of data centers requires meeting specific construction and operational requirements. It is estimated that these infrastructures consume approximately 1.5% of global electricity, a figure projected to reach 3% by 2030, necessitating solutions that ensure long-term energy efficiency, security, and reliability. Unlike other buildings, data centers must contend with demanding conditions such as uninterrupted operation, precise thermal control to manage heat generated by servers, high standards of fire protection, and extremely tight construction schedules.
To address these challenges, Saint-Gobain offers a comprehensive approach covering all project phases, from design to execution, collaborating with engineering firms, architects, builders, and international operators. Its solutions aim to improve building energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprints (including both operational and embodied carbon), enhance the safety of critical infrastructure, and optimize construction timelines through modular systems. The company also drives industry sustainability through over 3,000 Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and the development of low-carbon materials, helping data centers meet environmental certification standards such as LEED or BREEAM.
In a market undergoing full expansion, where reliability, execution speed, and energy efficiency are paramount, Saint-Gobain has solidified its position as a strategic partner in Spain and globally to support the growth of digital infrastructure.
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