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24 August 2026

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

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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.

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