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Land Banking

Site Selection
Also known asland acquisitionstrategic land holding

Land Banking is the practice of acquiring and holding land, often with power and connectivity potential, ahead of firm demand so that future capacity can be built out quickly when needed. Operators bank strategically located parcels to secure scarce power-adjacent sites and lock in expansion options in competitive markets.

Category: Data Center Facility & Site  ·  Subcategory: Site Selection  ·  Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.

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