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Colocation operators are utilizing Infrastructure Density Uplift to enhance data center capacity by 3-5 times without new construction, which can cost $200-500 million and take 2-4 years. AI tenants require higher power densities (40-80 kW per rack), while traditional facilities max out at 10-15 kW.

Liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip and rear-door units, facilitate this transition. Projects typically cost $5-50 million and can be completed in under a year, offering quicker payback periods. Operators can also reallocate power freed from inefficient cooling systems, allowing for additional capacity without new utility contracts.