Navigating the six key issues affecting data centre investment and operation

Data centre development is capital-intensive, requiring both debt and equity funding. This report explores emerging funding models, investor considerations across real estate and infrastructure, and the growing need for energy generation and grid capacity. We examine the trend toward co-locating data centres with energy infrastructure, the call for streamlined planning processes, and how zoning laws vary by state. Finally, we assess the evolving regulatory landscape aimed at securing Australia’s sovereign data and AI capability.