Utility Dive•about 1 month ago
Data centers remain standout industry for Schneider Electric
Key Takeaway
The sustained growth in data center development will continue to drive significant investment and demand for power generation, transmission, and associated infrastructure, presenting both opportunities and challenges for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •Schneider Electric reported accelerated data center orders in late 2025, with strong demand projected to continue through 2026.
- •Numerous data center projects are actively being planned and developed, expected to materialize over the next 18 to 24 months.
- •This trend signals sustained high demand for power infrastructure, equipment, and generation capacity to support the rapidly expanding data center sector.
Topics
capacity-marketdatacenterfinancinginterconnectoemppatransmission
Article Content
Data center orders accelerated toward the end of 2025 and will likely remain strong through 2026 as projects planned for the next 18 to 24 months take shape, Schneider Electric Chief Financial Officer Hilary Maxson said.