Navigating Europe's Data Centre Boom
Choosing Strategic and Compliant Backup Power for Data Centres in the EU
In a new 5-article series, C&D data centre expert Gerrit Barnard analyzes the forces that are acting on the EU data centre industry in 2026 and beyond.
From the market to electrical demand to shifts in the regulatory and compliance landscape, owners and operators of data centres are facing dramatic new requirements. Keeping up—and choosing partners that also keep up—is critical for success.
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About the author
Gerrit Barnard serves as Director of Sales EMEA at C&D Technologies, leveraging his extensive experience in energy storage to support telecom and data centre customers.
Recognized for execution excellence, Gerrit contributes to the company’s longstanding reputation for resilient, reliable backup power solutions and ongoing innovation across critical energy applications.
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