Ismael Clemente: “Lo de los centros de datos en España no se ha entendido y tardará en entenderse”

Ismael Clemente, CEO of Merlin Properties, lamented the lack of strategic vision in Spain regarding data centers during his presentation at 'Wake Up, Spain!'. The executive harshly criticized recent regulations that prioritize electricity supply for housing and traditional industry over data centers, calling the dichotomy between the two sectors "childish" and reminding attendees that these facilities are, essentially, export factories for digital services. The head of Spain's largest REIT argued that the country holds a privileged position to lead the artificial intelligence revolution thanks to its surplus energy generation, available land, and connectivity via submarine cables. Clemente debunked fears of potential electricity shortages for domestic consumption, emphasizing that the real problem is not a lack of energy, but rather a lack of investment in the transmission networks and substations necessary to serve the new economy. Finally, the CEO of Merlin called on Spain to take advantage of the "new playing field" that AI represents, a sector where the country has every competitive advantage. However, he maintained a pragmatic stance on the role of the public sector, noting that companies must be able to defend themselves and compete independently in the global market, without relying solely on government support, although legal certainty and proper technical planning are welcome. #WakeUpSpain #ElEspañol #MerlinProperties #DataCenters #AI #Energy #Investment #Technology Want to see more videos like this? Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2s0lKRd Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / elespanol2015   Twitter:   / elespanolcom   Instagram:   / elespanol2015   TikTok:   / elespanolcom   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/elespanol.com Download our app: Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/es/app/el-es... Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...