There is a growing opposition to data centres globally: Shylesh Muralidharan, Portulans Institute
Shylesh Muralidharan, a senior fellow at the Portulans Institute, has observed a growing opposition to the development of data centres worldwide. As an expert in climate technology and digital transformation, Muralidharan is concerned about the impact of data centres on water and power systems, as well as the need for greater transparency in location policies.
The Institute is developing a Data Center Readiness Index to evaluate a country, city or town's readiness for data centre development, taking into account factors such as power and water availability, network connectivity, regulatory clarity, community sentiment, and government information requirements. Shylesh Muralidharan has over two decades of experience in climate technology and digital transformation, having held senior leadership roles at SLB, Amazon Web Services, Engie Impact, Schneider Electric, and Capgemini Consulting.
He discussed the concerns of communities worldwide regarding the growth of data centres, their impact on local resources, and the need for transparency in location policies.
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