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Data centre power demand forecast to rise sevenfold over the next decade
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First seen: Aug 24, 2026, 11:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
AEMO predicts that electricity use by data centres will increase sevenfold over the next decade.
SO WHAT?
The projected demand could materially pressure electricity generation, transmission capacity and grid planning.
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