Data center deployment depends on multiple overlapping constraints including electricity, permitting, cooling, and connectivity.
| Constraint | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Foundational | Required for all operations |
| Permitting | Time risk | Delays deployment timelines |
| Cooling | Environmental | Limits location viability |
| Connectivity | Latency | Critical for performance |
No single variable determines viability. Real-world deployment depends on the interaction of multiple constraints across geography and infrastructure systems.
Source: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA3845-3.html