Australia may face a rush of datacentre construction as AI firms look to dodge upcoming rules, experts say
Regulations will require new sites to avoid pushing up power prices by building renewable energy plants and minimising water use Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Planned datacentres around Australia may avoid strict new rules being proposed by Anthony Albanese if they can secure approvals in the coming months, amid growing calls growing for a moratorium. The prime…
Planned datacentres in Australia may avoid upcoming strict regulations if they secure approvals soon. The proposed federal regulations, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, aim to require new datacentres to build renewable energy plants and minimise water use to avoid pushing up power prices.
A national cabinet meeting is scheduled to discuss and potentially agree on these regulations. There are growing calls for a moratorium on datacentre construction.
Datacentres are being planned around Australia, and those that secure approvals before the new rules are implemented may be exempt from them.
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