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PUBLISHER: Persistence Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1470706

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PUBLISHER: Persistence Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1470706

Green Data Center Market by Product Type, End-Users, and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa): Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2024-2031

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Persistence Market Research, a prominent market research firm, has conducted an in-depth analysis of the global Green Data Center Market. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into key market dynamics, growth drivers, challenges, and emerging trends. It offers a detailed overview of the green data center segment within the information technology and telecommunications industry, presenting exclusive data and statistics projecting the market's growth trajectory from 2024 to 2031.

Key Insights:

  • Green Data Center Market Size (2024): US$ 72.8 Bn
  • Projected Market Value (2031): US$ 379.7 Bn
  • Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2024 to 2031): 14.3%

Green Data Center Market - Report Scope:

The Green Data Center Market encompasses a wide range of solutions, technologies, and services designed to optimize energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, and minimize environmental impact in data center operations. This market serves enterprises, cloud service providers, colocation facilities, and telecommunications companies, offering green data center infrastructure, software, and management tools for sustainable computing and digital transformation initiatives. Green data center solutions leverage innovative technologies such as virtualization, energy-efficient hardware, renewable energy sources, and intelligent cooling systems to enhance operational efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Market growth is driven by increasing demand for compute-intensive applications, exponential growth of data traffic, and regulatory pressures to address climate change and carbon emissions.

Market Growth Drivers:

The global Green Data Center Market benefits from several key growth drivers. Rising demand for digital services, cloud computing, and big data analytics drives the proliferation of data centers worldwide, leading to escalating energy consumption and environmental concerns. Green data center solutions offer a sustainable approach to meet the growing demand for compute and storage resources while minimizing energy usage and carbon emissions. Moreover, advancements in energy-efficient technologies, such as server virtualization, solid-state drives (SSDs), and liquid cooling systems, enable data center operators to optimize resource utilization, improve performance, and reduce environmental impact. Additionally, government incentives, regulations, and corporate sustainability initiatives incentivize investment in green data center infrastructure and renewable energy adoption, driving market growth.

Market Restraints:

Despite its promising growth prospects, the Green Data Center Market faces challenges related to technology adoption, cost considerations, and market fragmentation. The upfront capital investment and operational costs associated with green data center infrastructure and technologies may pose barriers to entry for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and budget-constrained organizations. Moreover, compatibility issues, interoperability challenges, and legacy IT environments may hinder the implementation of green data center solutions and migration to sustainable computing platforms. Additionally, market fragmentation and lack of standardized metrics for assessing green data center performance and sustainability may lead to confusion among buyers and vendors. Addressing these barriers requires collaboration between industry stakeholders, technology providers, and policymakers to develop best practices, industry standards, and certification programs for green data center design, operation, and performance evaluation.

Market Opportunities:

The Green Data Center Market presents significant growth opportunities driven by technological innovations, market consolidation, and industry collaboration. Emerging trends such as edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) create new demand for distributed computing resources and decentralized data processing, driving the adoption of energy-efficient micro data centers and edge computing facilities. Furthermore, the growing interest in circular economy principles, resource recycling, and sustainable supply chain management fosters innovation in green data center design, materials sourcing, and waste management practices. Moreover, strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions enable technology vendors and service providers to expand their product portfolios, geographic reach, and market presence in the dynamic green data center landscape.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

  • What factors are driving the growth of the Green Data Center Market globally?
  • How are advancements in energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy adoption reshaping the competitive landscape of green data center solutions?
  • What are the key challenges and opportunities facing data center operators and technology providers in the green data center segment?
  • Which regions and industry verticals offer the highest growth potential for green data center deployments and sustainability initiatives?
  • What strategies are leading companies employing to differentiate their offerings and maintain market leadership in the green data center market?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

Leading players in the global Green Data Center Market, including infrastructure vendors, technology providers, and managed service providers (MSPs), focus on innovation, differentiation, and customer-centricity to gain a competitive edge. These companies invest in research and development to develop energy-efficient hardware, software-defined infrastructure, and intelligent management tools for green data center deployments. Moreover, strategic partnerships with renewable energy suppliers, government agencies, and sustainability organizations enable companies to promote environmental stewardship and carbon neutrality in data center operations. Furthermore, emphasis on customer education, training, and support services enhances brand reputation and customer loyalty in the competitive landscape of green computing and sustainable IT solutions.

Key Companies Profiled:

  • DELL TECHNOLOGIES
  • HPE
  • EATON
  • SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
  • VERTIV
  • GREEN REVOLUTION COOLING
  • MIDAS GREEN TECHNOLOGIES
  • DELTA ELECTRONICS
  • RITTAL
  • CISCO

Green Data Center Market Research Segmentation:

By Component

  • Solutions
  • Services

By Size

  • Small & Medium Size
  • Large Size

By Vertical

  • BFSI
  • IT and Telecom,
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Healthcare
  • Government and Defense
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
Product Code: PMRREP33021

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

  • 1.1. Global Market Outlook
  • 1.2. Summary of Statistics
  • 1.3. Key Market Characteristics & Attributes
  • 1.4. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

  • 2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy
  • 2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations

3. Market Risks and Trends Assessment

  • 3.1. Risk Assessment
    • 3.1.1. COVID-19 Crisis and Impact on Green Data Center
    • 3.1.2. COVID-19 Impact Benchmark with Previous Crisis
    • 3.1.3. Impact on Market Value (US$ Mn)
    • 3.1.4. Assessment by Key Countries
    • 3.1.5. Assessment by Key Market Segments
    • 3.1.6. Action Points and Recommendation for Suppliers
  • 3.2. Key Trends Impacting the Market
  • 3.3. Formulation and Product Development Trends

4. Market Background

  • 4.1. Green Data Center Market, by Key Countries
  • 4.2. Green Data Center Market Opportunity Assessment (US$ Mn)
    • 4.2.1. Total Available Market
    • 4.2.2. Serviceable Addressable Market
    • 4.2.3. Serviceable Obtainable Market
  • 4.3. Market Scenario Forecast
    • 4.3.1. Demand in optimistic Scenario
    • 4.3.2. Demand in Likely Scenario
    • 4.3.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario
  • 4.4. Investment Feasibility Analysis
    • 4.4.1. Investment in Established Markets
      • 4.4.1.1. In Short Term
      • 4.4.1.2. In Long Term
    • 4.4.2. Investment in Emerging Markets
      • 4.4.2.1. In Short Term
      • 4.4.2.2. In Long Term
  • 4.5. Forecast Factors - Relevance & Impact
    • 4.5.1. Top Companies Historical Growth
    • 4.5.2. Growth in Automation, By Country
    • 4.5.3. Green Data Center Adoption Rate, By Country
  • 4.6. Market Dynamics
    • 4.6.1. Market Driving Factors and Impact Assessment
    • 4.6.2. Prominent Market Challenges and Impact Assessment
    • 4.6.3. Green Data Center Market Opportunities
    • 4.6.4. Prominent Trends in the Global Market & Their Impact Assessment

5. Key Success Factors

  • 5.1. Manufacturers' Focus on Low Penetration High Growth Markets
  • 5.2. Banking on with Segments High Incremental Opportunity
  • 5.3. Peer Benchmarking

6. Global Green Data Center Market Demand Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2031

  • 6.1. Historical Market Analysis, 2019-2023
  • 6.2. Current and Future Market Projections, 2024-2031
  • 6.3. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis

7. Global Green Data Center Market Value Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast, 2024-2031

  • 7.1. Historical Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis, 2019-2023
  • 7.2. Current and Future Market Value (US$ Mn) Projections, 2024-2031
    • 7.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis
    • 7.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis

8. Global Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031, By Component

  • 8.1. Introduction / Key Findings
  • 8.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis By Component, 2019-2023
  • 8.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast By Component, 2024-2031
    • 8.3.1. Solutions
      • 8.3.1.1. Cooling
      • 8.3.1.2. Power
      • 8.3.1.3. IT
    • 8.3.2. Services
      • 8.3.2.1. Design and Consulting Services
      • 8.3.2.2. Installation and Deployment Services
      • 8.3.2.3. Maintenance and Support Services
  • 8.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Component

9. Global Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031, By Data Center Size

  • 9.1. Introduction / Key Findings
  • 9.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis By Data Center Size, 2019-2023
  • 9.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast By Data Center Size, 2024-2031
    • 9.3.1. Small and Medium-sized Data Centers
    • 9.3.2. Large Data Centers
  • 9.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Data Center Size

10. Global Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031, By Vertical

  • 10.1. Introduction / Key Findings
  • 10.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis By Vertical, 2019-2023
  • 10.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis and Forecast By Vertical, 2024-2031
    • 10.3.1. BFSI
    • 10.3.2. IT and Telecom
    • 10.3.3. Media and Entertainment
    • 10.3.4. Healthcare
    • 10.3.5. Government and Defense
    • 10.3.6. Retail
    • 10.3.7. Manufacturing
    • 10.3.8. Others (Energy, Research and Academia, and Transportation and Logistics)
  • 10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Vertical

11. Global Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031, By Region

  • 11.1. Introduction
  • 11.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Analysis By Region, 2019-2023
  • 11.3. Current Market Size (US$ Mn) & Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2024-2031
    • 11.3.1. North America
    • 11.3.2. Latin America
    • 11.3.3. Europe
    • 11.3.4. Asia Pacific
    • 11.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • 11.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

12. North America Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031

  • 12.1. Introduction
  • 12.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 12.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
  • 12.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) & Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
    • 12.4.1. By Country
      • 12.4.1.1. U.S.
      • 12.4.1.2. Canada
      • 12.4.1.3. Rest of North America
    • 12.4.2. By Component
    • 12.4.3. By Vertical
    • 12.4.4. By Data Center Size
  • 12.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 12.5.1. By Country
    • 12.5.2. By Component
    • 12.5.3. By Vertical
    • 12.5.4. By Data Center Size

13. Latin America Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031

  • 13.1. Introduction
  • 13.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 13.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
  • 13.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) & Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
    • 13.4.1. By Country
      • 13.4.1.1. Brazil
      • 13.4.1.2. Mexico
      • 13.4.1.3. Rest of Latin America
    • 13.4.2. By Component
    • 13.4.3. By Vertical
    • 13.4.4. By Data Center Size
  • 13.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 13.5.1. By Country
    • 13.5.2. By Component
    • 13.5.3. By Vertical
    • 13.5.4. By Data Center Size

14. Europe Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031

  • 14.1. Introduction
  • 14.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 14.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
  • 14.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) & Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
    • 14.4.1. By Country
      • 14.4.1.1. Germany
      • 14.4.1.2. France
      • 14.4.1.3. U.K.
      • 14.4.1.4. Italy
      • 14.4.1.5. Benelux
      • 14.4.1.6. Nordic Countries
      • 14.4.1.7. Rest of Europe
    • 14.4.2. By Component
    • 14.4.3. By Vertical
    • 14.4.4. By Data Center Size
  • 14.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 14.5.1. By Country
    • 14.5.2. By Component
    • 14.5.3. By Vertical
    • 14.5.4. By Data Center Size

15. Asia Pacific Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031

  • 15.1. Introduction
  • 15.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 15.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
  • 15.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) & Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
    • 15.4.1. By Country
      • 15.4.1.1. China
      • 15.4.1.2. Japan
      • 15.4.1.3. South Korea
      • 15.4.1.4. Rest of Asia Pacific
    • 15.4.2. By Component
    • 15.4.3. By Vertical
    • 15.4.4. By Data Center Size
  • 15.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 15.5.1. By Country
    • 15.5.2. By Component
    • 15.5.3. By Vertical
    • 15.5.4. By Data Center Size

16. Middle East and Africa Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031

  • 16.1. Introduction
  • 16.2. Pricing Analysis
  • 16.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Mn) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2019-2023
  • 16.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) & Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
    • 16.4.1. By Country
      • 16.4.1.1. GCC Countries
      • 16.4.1.2. South Africa
      • 16.4.1.3. Turkey
      • 16.4.1.4. Rest of Middle East and Africa
    • 16.4.2. By Component
    • 16.4.3. By Vertical
    • 16.4.4. By Data Center Size
  • 16.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis
    • 16.5.1. By Country
    • 16.5.2. By Component
    • 16.5.3. By Vertical
    • 16.5.4. By Data Center Size

17. Key Countries Green Data Center Market Analysis 2019-2023 and Forecast 2024-2031

  • 17.1. Introduction
    • 17.1.1. Market Value Proportion Analysis, By Key Countries
    • 17.1.2. Global Vs. Country Growth Comparison
  • 17.2. US Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.2.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.2.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.2.2.1. By Component
      • 17.2.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.2.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.3. Canada Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.3.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.3.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.3.2.1. By Component
      • 17.3.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.3.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.4. Mexico Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.4.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.4.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.4.2.1. By Component
      • 17.4.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.4.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.5. Brazil Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.5.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.5.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.5.2.1. By Component
      • 17.5.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.5.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.6. Germany Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.6.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.6.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.6.2.1. By Component
      • 17.6.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.6.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.7. France Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.7.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.7.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.7.2.1. By Component
      • 17.7.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.7.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.8. Italy Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.8.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.8.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.8.2.1. By Component
      • 17.8.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.8.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.9. BENELUX Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.9.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.9.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.9.2.1. By Component
      • 17.9.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.9.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.10. UK Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.10.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.10.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.10.2.1. By Component
      • 17.10.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.10.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.11. Nordic Countries Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.11.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.11.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.11.2.1. By Component
      • 17.11.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.11.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.12. China Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.12.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.12.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.12.2.1. By Component
      • 17.12.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.12.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.13. Japan Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.13.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.13.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.13.2.1. By Component
      • 17.13.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.13.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.14. South Korea Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.14.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.14.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.14.2.1. By Component
      • 17.14.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.14.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.15. GCC Countries Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.15.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.15.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.15.2.1. By Component
      • 17.15.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.15.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.16. South Africa Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.16.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.16.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.16.2.1. By Component
      • 17.16.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.16.2.3. By Data Center Size
  • 17.17. Turkey Green Data Center Market Analysis
    • 17.17.1. Value Proportion Analysis by Market Taxonomy
    • 17.17.2. Value & Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2024-2031
      • 17.17.2.1. By Component
      • 17.17.2.2. By Vertical
      • 17.17.2.3. By Data Center Size
    • 17.17.3. Competition Landscape and Player Concentration in the Country

18. Market Structure Analysis

  • 18.1. Market Analysis by Tier of Companies
  • 18.2. Market Concentration
  • 18.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players
  • 18.4. Market Presence Analysis
    • 18.4.1. By Regional footprint of Players
    • 18.4.2. Product footprint by Players

19. Competition Analysis

  • 19.1. Competition Dashboard
  • 19.2. Competition Benchmarking
  • 19.3. Competition Deep Dive
    • 19.3.1. DELL TECHNOLOGIES
      • 19.3.1.1. Overview
      • 19.3.1.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.1.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.1.4. Strategy Overview
    • 19.3.2. HPE
      • 19.3.2.1. Overview
      • 19.3.2.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.2.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.2.4. Strategy Overview
    • 19.3.3. EATON
      • 19.3.3.1. Overview
      • 19.3.3.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.3.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.3.4. Strategy Overview
    • 19.3.4. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
      • 19.3.4.1. Overview
      • 19.3.4.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.4.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.4.4. Strategy Overview
    • 19.3.5. VERTIV
      • 19.3.5.1. Overview
      • 19.3.5.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.5.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.5.4. Strategy Overview
    • 19.3.6. GREEN REVOLUTION COOLING
      • 19.3.6.1. Overview
      • 19.3.6.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.6.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.6.4. Strategy Overview
    • 19.3.7. MIDAS GREEN TECHNOLOGIES
      • 19.3.7.1. Overview
      • 19.3.7.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.7.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.7.4. Strategy Overview
    • 19.3.8. DELTA ELECTRONICS
      • 19.3.8.1. Overview
      • 19.3.8.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.8.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.8.4. Strategy Overview
    • 19.3.9. RITTAL
      • 19.3.9.1. Overview
      • 19.3.9.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.9.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.9.4. Strategy Overview
    • 19.3.10. CISCO
      • 19.3.10.1. Overview
      • 19.3.10.2. Product Portfolio
      • 19.3.10.3. Sales Footprint
      • 19.3.10.4. Strategy Overview

20. Assumptions and Acronyms Used

21. Research Methodology

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