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Johanna Lim, Research Associate, Strategic Technologies, University of Sydney

Power-hungry data centres threaten Australia’s energy grid. Here are 3 steps to make them more efficient

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The Australian Energy Market Operator estimates data centres will consume 6% of Australia’s grid-supplied electricity by 2030.

To put that in context, that’s more than the current share of Australia’s healthcare and social assistance industry.

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