IDC PeerScape: Best Practices for Datacenter Decarbonization and Grid Integration

This IDC PeerScape examines best practices drawn from real-world examples across the datacenter ecosystem, including hyperscalers, colocation operators, utilities, and energy service providers in Europe, North America, and Asia/Pacific. It highlights how leading organizations are adapting datacenter design and operations to align with evolving grid realities while advancing decarbonization goals. It also provides guidance for technology and energy leaders seeking to support datacenter growth responsibly, avoid structural bottlenecks, and position digital infrastructure as a constructive participant in the energy transition."Datacenters are no longer just large electricity loads; they are becoming pivotal grid customers whose design and operating choices have systemwide implications," said Jean-Francois Segalotto, senior associate advisor, IDC Energy Insights. "Operators and utilities that align decarbonization objectives with grid realities early will be far better positioned to scale capacity, manage risk, and create shared value as digital infrastructure demand continues to accelerate."