United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2030)

The United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market Report is Segmented Into Technology (Air-Based Cooling [Chillers and Economizers, CRAH, Cooling Towers, and Other Air-Based Cooling Technologies] and Liquid-Based Cooling (Immersion Cooling, Direct-To-Chip Cooling, and Rear-Door Heat Exchanger]), Type of Data Center (Hyperscaler, Enterprise, and Colocation), and End-User Industry (IT and Telecom, Retail and Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment, Federal and Institutional Agencies, and Other End-User Industries).

Uk Data Center Cooling Market Size

Uk Data Center Cooling Market Summary
Study Period 2018 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Market Size (2024) USD 0.64 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 1.52 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2030) 15.40 %
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Uk Data Center Cooling Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Uk Data Center Cooling Market Analysis

The Uk Data Center Cooling Market size is estimated at USD 0.64 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.52 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.40% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

  • Data center design companies are considering the historical weather information outmoded and beginning to use projected future temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says there is a 93% chance that one year between now and 2026 will be the hottest on record in the country. Major data centers often have thousands of gallons of water at their disposal for cooling. Such a factor indicates major market demand.
  • The upcoming IT load capacity of the UK data center market is expected to reach more than 4,000 MW by 2030. The country's construction of raised floor area is expected to increase more than 17.8 million sq. ft by 2030.
  • The country's total number of racks to be installed is expected to reach more than 880K units by 2030. London is expected to house the maximum number of racks by 2030.
  • Close to 58 submarine cable systems are connecting the United Kingdom, and many are under construction. One such submarine cable that started service in 2023 is 2Africa, which stretches over 45,000 km with landing points from Bude, United Kingdom.

Uk Data Center Cooling Market Trends

IT and Telecom to Hold Significant Share

  • Institutionalization is becoming a focal point for the telecommunications industry, aiming to oversee digital transformation. This endeavor is seen as pivotal for nurturing the digital economy and society. Notably, the telecom industry accounts for 4% to 5% of the UK GDP, underscoring its significance in bolstering the nation's economic and social fabric.
  • In May 2023, mobile networks in the United Kingdom facilitated the upload and download of 905 million gigabytes of data. This marked a roughly 25% surge compared to May 2022, fueled by evolving consumer habits and the rising adoption of artificial intelligence. As data traffic escalates, telecom data centers are witnessing a heightened demand for cooling solutions, driven by substantial power consumption and an emphasis on reducing carbon emissions.
  • Furthermore, the UK government has initiated two tenders for cloud services, potentially accounting for a combined expenditure of up to GBP 7.5 billion (USD 9.5 billion) under framework agreements. This move is set to amplify data surges, significantly heightening traffic congestion and escalating the demand for data center cooling.
Uk Data Center Cooling Market: Mobile Data Speed, United Kingdom, Mbps, 2019-2024

Liquid Cooling to Hold Significant Growth

  • In the United Kingdom, data centers predominantly utilize water for temperature regulation. This is particularly true for facilities employing traditional cooling tower methods instead of the more efficient hybrid or adiabatic systems. Liquids possess a significantly higher heat capacity than air, with water proving to be 4,000 times more efficient. Given rack density estimates exceeding 50 kW, this technology presents opportunities for enhanced energy efficiency in data centers, especially when juxtaposed with air-cooled sites.
  • In the country, thousands of swimming pools are grappling with energy challenges. To cater to cloud users with an HPC cluster, Deep Green set up a 28 kW system. This innovative technology, inspired by Deep Green's proprietary immersion cooling tubs, uses oil to extract server heat. The heated oil is then cycled through a heat exchanger, effectively warming the pool. Deep Green supplies free heat to the Exmouth Leisure Centre and covers its electricity costs. Additionally, in March 2023, a small Edge data center, dubbed a "digital boiler," began assisting a recreational facility in Exmouth, Devon, in meeting its swimming pool heating energy needs.
  • As internet usage surges, cloud services expand, fintech startups proliferate, and e-commerce grows, the importance of data storage becomes paramount, driving up the demand for hyperscale data centers. These data centers, operated by tech giants, consume significant water resources. For instance, Google secured a contract ensuring a daily supply of 1 million gallons for cooling one of its data centers. Their expansive size allows them to incorporate additional cooling capacities to manage temperature fluctuations. Moreover, as the adoption of cloud storage continues to rise, the need for liquid cooling systems in data centers is expected to grow. Companies like Google and Microsoft are boosting their storage capacities domestically and streamlining cloud workflows, further amplifying the demand for liquid cooling solutions.
Uk Data Center Cooling Market: Data Traffic Per Smartphone, United Kingdom, GB, 2017-2024

Uk Data Center Cooling Industry Overview

The UK data center cooling market exhibits a moderate level of consolidation among key industry players, having sharpened their competitive edge in recent years. Notable market leaders in this segment include Trane Technologies Company LLC, Alfa Laval AB, Schneider Electric SE, Johnson Controls Inc., and Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV. These industry giants, boasting significant market shares, are actively engaged in expanding their customer base throughout the region. Their growth strategies primarily hinge on strategic collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing market share and overall profitability. Moreover, companies such as Schneider Electric SE, Johnson Controls Inc., and Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV offer liquid and air-based cooling products.

Uk Data Center Cooling Market Leaders

  1. Schneider Electric SE

  2. Johnson Controls Inc.

  3. Alfa Laval AB

  4. Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.

  5. Trane Technologies Company, LLC

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

UK DC Cooling Market Concentration
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Uk Data Center Cooling Market News

  • May 2024: Modine, a thermal management technologies and solutions company, acquired a 14.6-acre manufacturing site in Bradford, United Kingdom. This move aims to bolster the production of Airedale by Modine's precision cooling equipment, catering specifically to the data center industry.
  • May 2024: STULZ launched CyberCool CMU, enhancing cooling efficiency in data centers.

Uk Data Center Cooling Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumption and Market Definition

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET INSIGHTS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Key cost considerations for Cooling

      1. 4.2.1 Analysis of the key cost overheads related to DC operations with an eye on DC Cooling

      2. 4.2.2 Comparative Study of the cost and operational considerations related to each Cooling technology - based on key factors such as design complexity, PUE, advantages, drawbacks, extent of utilization of natural weather conditions)

      3. 4.2.3 Key innovations and developments in Data Center Cooling

      4. 4.2.4 Key energy efficiency practices adopted in Data Centers

  5. 5. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 5.1 Market Drivers

      1. 5.1.1 Increasing Volume of Digital Data Due to Telecom and Cloud Computing

      2. 5.1.2 Data Center Investments And New Data Center Construction To Drive Market Growth

    2. 5.2 Market Challenges

      1. 5.2.1 Higher Energy Consumption And Need For More Water For Data Center Cooling To Hinder Market Growth

    3. 5.3 Market Opportunities

      1. 5.3.1 Increasing Sustainability, Emergence of Green and Renewable Data Centers To Create Opportunity For Energy Efficient Data Center Cooling

    4. 5.4 Industry Ecosystem Analysis

  6. 6. ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT DATA CENTER FOOTPRINT IN UNITED KINGDOM

    1. 6.1 Analysis of IT Load Capacity & Area footprint of Data Centers (for the period of 2017-2030)

    2. 6.2 Analysis of the current DC hotspots and scope for future expansion in United Kingdom

    3. 6.3 Analysis of major Data Center Contractors and Operators in United Kingdom

  7. 7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 7.1 By Cooling Technology

      1. 7.1.1 Air-based Cooling

        1. 7.1.1.1 Chiller and Economizer

        2. 7.1.1.2 CRAH

        3. 7.1.1.3 Cooling Tower (covers direct, indirect, and two-stage cooling)

        4. 7.1.1.4 Other Air-based Cooling Technologies

      2. 7.1.2 Liquid-based Cooling

        1. 7.1.2.1 Immersion Cooling

        2. 7.1.2.2 Direct-to-Chip Cooling

        3. 7.1.2.3 Rear-Door Heat Exchanger

    2. 7.2 By Type

      1. 7.2.1 Hyperscalers (owned & Leased)

      2. 7.2.2 Enterprise (On-premise)

      3. 7.2.3 Colocation

    3. 7.3 By End user Vertical

      1. 7.3.1 IT and Telecom

      2. 7.3.2 Retail and Consumer Goods

      3. 7.3.3 Healthcare

      4. 7.3.4 Media and Entertainment

      5. 7.3.5 Federal and Institutional agencies

      6. 7.3.6 Other End-user Industries

  8. 8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 8.1 Company Profiles

      1. 8.1.1 Schneider Electric SE

      2. 8.1.2 AERMEC (UK) LTD

      3. 8.1.3 Alfa Laval AB

      4. 8.1.4 Newsome

      5. 8.1.5 FlaktGroup

      6. 8.1.6 Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV

      7. 8.1.7 Johnson Controls Inc.

      8. 8.1.8 Trane Technologies Company LLC

      9. 8.1.9 Keysource Group

      10. 8.1.10 Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd

    2. *List Not Exhaustive
  9. 9. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

  10. 10. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  11. 11. ABOUT US

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Uk Data Center Cooling Industry Segmentation

Data center cooling is a set of techniques and technologies to maintain optimal operating temperatures in data center environments. Data center cooling is critical as data center facilities house many computer servers and network equipment that generate heat during operation. Efficient cooling systems are used to dissipate this heat and prevent equipment from overheating, ensuring continued reliable operation of the data center. Various methods, such as air conditioning, liquid cooling, and hot/cold aisle containment, are commonly used to control temperature and humidity in data centers.

The UK data center cooling market is segmented into technology (air-based cooling [chillers and economizers, CRAH, cooling towers, and other air-based cooling technologies] and liquid-based cooling (immersion cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, and rear-door heat exchanger]), type of data center (hyperscaler, enterprise, and colocation), and end-user industry (IT and telecom, retail and consumer goods, healthcare, media and entertainment, federal and institutional agencies, and other end-user industries).

By Cooling Technology
Air-based Cooling
Chiller and Economizer
CRAH
Cooling Tower (covers direct, indirect, and two-stage cooling)
Other Air-based Cooling Technologies
Liquid-based Cooling
Immersion Cooling
Direct-to-Chip Cooling
Rear-Door Heat Exchanger
By Type
Hyperscalers (owned & Leased)
Enterprise (On-premise)
Colocation
By End user Vertical
IT and Telecom
Retail and Consumer Goods
Healthcare
Media and Entertainment
Federal and Institutional agencies
Other End-user Industries
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Uk Data Center Cooling Market Research FAQs

The Uk Data Center Cooling Market size is expected to reach USD 0.64 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 15.40% to reach USD 1.52 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the Uk Data Center Cooling Market size is expected to reach USD 0.64 billion.

Schneider Electric SE, Johnson Controls Inc., Alfa Laval AB, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. and Trane Technologies Company, LLC are the major companies operating in the Uk Data Center Cooling Market.

In 2023, the Uk Data Center Cooling Market size was estimated at USD 0.54 billion. The report covers the Uk Data Center Cooling Market historical market size for years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Uk Data Center Cooling Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Uk Data Center Cooling Industry Report

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United Kingdom Data Center Cooling Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2030)