How to Evaluate a Pre-Development Data Center Site in Europe: A Developer's Checklist
The 12 criteria that determine whether a European pre-development data center site advances to due diligence — grid documentation, zoning, institutional support, water, permits, and exit structures.
2026-04-15
Romania vs Germany: Where to Build Your Next AI Data Center
A fact-based comparison of Romania and Germany for AI data center development. Grid timeline, energy cost, regulatory framework, and cooling specifications — with source references.
2026-04-22
The ATR Process in Romania: A Complete Developer Guide
ANRE Order 59/2013 governs grid connection in Romania. This guide explains the ATR study: who files it, what it determines, how long it takes, and what the outcome means for data center developers.
2026-05-01
The European Grid Crisis: Why Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Dublin Are Blocked
Europe's three largest data center markets face structural grid constraints. This analysis documents the queues, moratoria, and caps — and what they mean for the next wave of AI infrastructure.
2026-05-05
Pre-Development Data Center Site Origination: How the Capital Structure Works
How milestone-gated capital deployment works for pre-development data center sites — tranches, trigger conditions, risk allocation, and exit options for infrastructure fund investors.
2026-05-08
650 MVA Installed vs Available Connectable Capacity: What Developers Must Know
Installed substation capacity and ATR-confirmed connectable capacity are different numbers. Understanding this distinction is foundational to data center site evaluation in Romania.
2026-05-09
What we cover
The ResitaData Insights hub covers three areas: Market analysis — Romania data center market growth, CEE landscape, European grid constraints, and competitive positioning. Technical guides — the ATR process, grid capacity evaluation, cooling specifications, and regulatory frameworks for data center development in Romania. Investment intelligence — pre-development site origination, milestone-gated capital structures, comparable transactions, and entry timing for infrastructure funds.
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