Data Centers to Face Excess Capacity by 2028
The industry expects supply chain shifts as power access remains a bottleneck for expansion.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Data Centers
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Data center capacity could reach an excess state by 2028 as infrastructure projects ramp up. The sector faces a unique bottleneck where electricity is currently harder to secure than GPUs.
Why it matters
The shift highlights how infrastructure and energy availability dictate industry growth more than raw hardware production. Securing reliable power is currently the primary constraint for data center operators.
GPUs are currently easier to acquire than the grid power necessary to run them. The market is also experiencing a temporary chip oversupply while capital expenditure remains focused on new semiconductor fabs.
The players
Jeremie Ontiveros
Jeremie Ontiveros is the data center and energy research lead at SemiAnalysis who forecasts upcoming shifts in infrastructure capacity.
SemiAnalysis
SemiAnalysis is a research and advisory firm providing technical analysis on the semiconductor and data center industries.
The details
Industry analysts indicate that while chip availability is high, data centers are struggling to secure the necessary energy for operations. Robust energy responses are expected to mature in 2026 and 2027 to address this demand.
Timeline
Energy expansion projects for data centers are expected to materialize in 2026 and 2027.
The industry may reach a point of excess data-center capacity by 2028.
The Tech Race
The transition toward excess capacity by 2028 represents a significant evolution from the chip-starved environment seen during the semiconductor shortage of 2020-2022. This shift demonstrates how hardware availability has finally surpassed the critical limitations of energy infrastructure.
The projected shift toward excess capacity may stabilize operational costs for companies relying on data services over the long term. However, users should anticipate that power procurement will remain a central factor in pricing and expansion strategies through 2027.
The takeaway
Future industry growth is likely to be defined by energy access rather than chip manufacturing volume. Companies should prioritize long-term power security to remain competitive during the anticipated 2028 capacity shift.
Further reading
For more analysis on current infrastructure trends, visit our Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TokenPost.
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