In China, the location of new data centers is increasingly influenced by electricity costs, particularly in regions like Zhejiang. The province's new time-of-use pricing model creates a tenfold difference in power costs between peak and off-peak hours. This shift means that data center developers are prioritizing access to cheaper, well-timed electricity over traditional factors like land prices. AI
IMPACT AI development is driving a strategic shift in data center location, prioritizing energy cost and timing over traditional real estate factors.
RANK_REASON The article discusses a significant shift in infrastructure development strategy driven by AI, impacting major economic regions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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