Australian data centres are closing in on 13% of the grid

Data centres to use nearly as much power as every NSW and Victorian home by 2036

The rush of AI data centres is expected to put a larger burden on the electricity grid than previously estimated, with projects in development more than doubling in a year.

Australian data centres are closing in on 13% of the grid

Australian data centres will take 13% of the country’s main electricity market by 2035-36, up from 3% today. That is almost a sevenfold rise in a decade, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator. Keira Wright reported the forecast for Bloomberg. The figure lands in AEMO’s annual Electricity Statement of Opportunities. The document is the […] This story continues at The Next Web

Data centre power demand tipped to surge sevenfold within a decade

The rapid growth of new technology is beginning to have an impact far beyond computer screens, with major infrastructure projects creating new demands on Australia’s resources. As this expansion gathers pace, concerns are growing about how much pressure it could place on households, workers and the wider energy network. The issue is now attracting closer attention as authorities consider how to manage the growth while protecting communities and…