Alberta grid operator’s power cap could thwart province’s AI data-centre ambitions, critics say

'Surge' of data centre proposals prompts temporary load cap

A temporary cap on the connection of power-hungry projects to Alberta's grid is needed for electricity system reliability, AESO said.

Alberta grid operator’s power cap could thwart province’s AI data-centre ambitions, critics say

Decision to limit energy allotted to new projects comes as province sees surge in demand from developers

Alberta's power grid 'cannot possibly connect' all proposed data centres, system operator says

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is introducing temporary limit on how many new data centres can be added to the electrical grid, as the province experiences un unprecedented surge of project proposals.