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Data centres to use nearly as much poweras 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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Jake Evans24 Aug 2026, 06:41 pmUpdated 1h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

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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.

This report is published with credit to ABC News Australia. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on ABC News Australia →

Source: ABC News Australia · Jake Evans. Published 24 Aug 2026, 06:41 pm.

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