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AI surge drives shift to prefabricated modular data centres
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Brief
Rising AI demand has made traditional 18–24 month build timelines impractical, prompting operators to consider modular, prefabricated data centre designs. Industry observers suggest modular construction can shorten deployment times and increase flexibility, though trade-offs and local impacts remain under review.
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Faster builds affect energy, water and grid planning and can intensify local environmental and community impacts.
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