Spain has proposed new rules requiring data centers to source at least 80% of their electricity from additional renewable generation, with hourly matching of consumption and supply. The framework would apply to facilities of at least 1 MW and introduce grid access, water efficiency and EU data sovereignty requirements.

MADRID, Aug 25 : The Spanish government plans to introduce stricter water, energy and cybersecurity rules for data centres after a deluge of projects in the country, government…

A draft Spanish decree would require data centres above 1MW to source 80% renewable energy hourly and keep data inside the EU.