Aug 25, 2026 – 12.01amA massive spike in data centre power demand and ongoing delays to the buildout of renewable energy projects could threaten Australia’s ability to keep the lights on over the next decade, the country’s electricity grid operator warns.A report by the Australian Energy Market Operator found that while there is enough new renewable energy under development to avoid power reliability problems until 2030, that forecast hinges on several projects that are likely to run late.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Data centre build and renewables delays put squeeze on power grid
Data centre power demands and ongoing renewables delays could threaten Australia’s ability to keep the lights on over the next decade.
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