The True Cost of Power for Data Centres

As data centre investment accelerates across Europe, electricity costs are becoming an increasingly important consideration in site selection, operational planning and long-term competitiveness.

Yet headline electricity prices tell only part of the story. Network charges, tariffs, regulatory structures, procurement arrangements and power purchase agreements can significantly influence the total cost of operating a data centre, with substantial differences between countries.

This webinar will explore how data centre operators, developers and investors can better understand, forecast and manage their full electricity costs, assess procurement strategies and compare the commercial attractiveness of different European markets.

Drawing on VaasaETT's independent energy-market intelligence and modelling capabilities, the discussion will examine how granular electricity-cost analysis can support more informed investment, procurement and operational decisions.

Key Discussion Themes

• The true cost of electricity: Understanding the full data centre power bill, including network charges, tariffs and costs beyond wholesale electricity prices.

• European market competitiveness: Comparing electricity-cost structures across the UK, Nordics and other established and emerging data centre markets.

• Power procurement strategies: Exploring PPAs, retail supply contracts and approaches to managing long-term energy costs.

• Forecasting and financial planning: How detailed cost modelling can help operators and developers forecast OPEX, assess exposure and identify potential savings.

• The operator perspective: Practical challenges around energy procurement, cost management and investment decisions.

Speakers

Strategic Partner