Typical situation no. 12
A North American GPU rental operator wants to open its first European site in France. It is targeting 50 MW in operation before the end of 2028, with good connectivity to Paris and Frankfurt. It knows neither the procedures nor the local players.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- Ile-de-France concentrates the demand, but also the grid connection queue.
- The regions have capacity, but not all of them have the fibre or the operational skills.
- French procedures (planning, environment, public consultation) are poorly understood by US teams.
WHAT WE DO
- Mapping of the areas where 50 MW is credible before 2029: grid, land, fibre, procedures.
- Shortlist of three to five areas, with their advantages and risks.
- Initial contact with the economic development agencies and local authorities concerned.
- Support during site visits.
WHAT YOU GET
- A report in English, organised by area, with a recommendation.
- A typical timeline of French procedures.
- A list of qualified contacts in each shortlisted area.
Typical format: Site selection study, four to six weeks. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
THE EXPERT FOR THIS
Typical situation, based on real enquiries and anonymised. Figures are illustrative.
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