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by Ekaros 55 days ago
Probably also grid connections like size of transformers and if there is prominent number of trucks going in and out.
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The relative lack of trucks is what would identify the data center. The only other buildings like that are warehouses, which have a lot more trucks going in and out relatively speaking.
In rural areas maybe. But plenty of data centres are in cities too. And European cities are not generally known for an abundance of parking spaces.
The giant kilometer by kilometer hyperscaler data centers aren't in cities.
Actually sometimes they are.

For example Lakeside Technology Center in Chicago

Or Telehouse in London