Los centros de datos advierten de que la nueva ley puede espantar hasta el 90% de las nuevas inversiones y que hay 67.000 millones en juego

Spain's data center associations, SpainDC, have expressed alarm that the new law could deter up to 90% of potential new investments, with a staggering €67 billion at stake. The association has called for an extension of the public hearing deadline and the creation of a technical working group between the government and the sector.

SpainDC warns that if the proposed regulation is approved as is, Spain would risk losing between 80% and 90% of the new investments that could potentially come to the country. The Spanish association also highlights that Spain would become the EU country with the most restrictive regulatory framework for data centers, in stark contrast to other EU nations that balance sustainability and sovereignty with the attraction of digital investments.

SpainDC emphasizes that their main concerns include the combination of additivity and renewable correlation, energy and water efficiency requirements, rigid contracts, and the fee regime. The proposed law mandates that 80% of a data center's energy consumption must come from renewable sources, with additional provisions for newly installed renewable energy capacity and real-time correlation between consumption and renewable generation.

Surcharges for non-compliance range from 100% to 500% based on the severity of the breach. The regulation also imposes restrictions on the location of data centers and the storage of public administration data within the European Union, aiming to ensure digital resilience and sovereignty.