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Concerns over data centre construction boom

Sydney is in the middle of a data centre construction boom but there are fears about how much power and water they use.

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theage.com.au3 mesi fa

Data centre boom could send power prices 26 per cent higher: Climate group

Australia's data centre boom risks raising power costs 26% by 2030 without renewable investment matching AI demand. Renewable power purchase agreements pre-approval are capex-critical. Amazon's $20B bet hinges on energy cost versus US competition.

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theconversation.com3 mesi fa

How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know

Don’t panic about AI data centres and water – it’s energy we should worry about

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lunedì 1 giugno 2026·theage.com.au
Concerns over data centre construction boom
Sydney is in the middle of a data centre construction boom but there are fears about how much power and water they use.
martedì 2 giugno 2026·theage.com.au
Data centre boom could send power prices 26 per cent higher: Climate group
As Victoria and NSW chase billions in data centre capital, a report warns households could foot the bill for a dirtier, costlier grid.