EUROPE a further 200MW in the next three years , providing time to further enhance its data centre operations .
“ Demand for land in Eemshaven is rising fast , not just from the data centre sector but also with the launch of electric and hybrid cars . The automotive sector is looking at Eemshaven and are interested in port areas where they can develop their newly-built cars , which is really cool . It is something we are anticipating now , but we weren ’ t three years ago . This sector is again new economy industry , which fits well with the infrastructure at our port ,” says Van Tuinen .
“ Everybody needs to keep pace with a new economy ,” he concludes . “ The good news is that all political parties in Groningen are very supportive towards data centres , the automotive sector and the new economy . It provides a good combination of economic opportunities together with boosting on and offshore green power .”
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