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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 5h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia
Data centres to use nearly as much power as every NSW and Victorian home by 2036

AustraliaJake Evans

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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