Energy constraints in data centers are delaying new CDN PoP deployments in regions like North America and Europe. Limited power availability hinders providers’ ability to expand capacity, impacting throughput for growing traffic demands. This affects content delivery scalability.
Providers are exploring renewable-powered edge nodes to meet sustainability mandates and overcome energy caps. These nodes reduce reliance on traditional grids, enabling new PoPs without increasing carbon footprints. This is critical for maintaining low latency in high-demand areas.
The issue impacts Multi-CDN strategies, as fewer PoPs limit provider diversity. Delayed expansions could raise p99 latency for some users. Providers are prioritizing energy-efficient hardware to mitigate constraints.
Businesses should monitor CDN providers’ sustainability plans. Renewable-powered PoPs may become a competitive differentiator by 2030.