The Spanish Government wants data centers operated from the EU and powered by 80% new renewable energy
On August 27, by urgent procedure, the ministries for Ecological Transition, Economy and Digital Transformation opened public consultation on a draft royal decree on data centers.
The Spanish Government wants data centers operated from the EU and powered by 80% new renewable energy
On August 27, by urgent procedure, the ministries for Ecological Transition, Economy and Digital Transformation opened public consultation on a draft royal decree on data centers.
If you buy hosting or cloud in Spain, this decree will change the fine print: an operator established in the EU, operating data within the Union and access control from outside. It is good news for the sovereignty of your data, but it may make new capacity more expensive or slower to arrive. Ask your provider how it plans to comply and what happens to your contract if it loses its connection.