PE2: Data center boom may push power prices higher

The Philippines is witnessing a surge in interest from hyperscale data center operators, driven by demographic trends and digitalization. | INQUIRER File Photo / Courtesy of https://www.kkr.com

MANILA, Philippines — The growing data center sector in the Philippines may further strain Filipinos’ electricity supply if the government fails to implement policies to arrest potential price shocks, according to the Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2).

Global supply disruptions threaten the country, while PE2 warned that data centers’ massive power demand could raise local electricity rates.

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