New South Wales urges hourly 100% renewable energy mandate for data centers

An Australian parliamentary inquiry has recommended requiring data centers to source their own power from renewable energy on an hourly basis, tightening rules beyond the state's existing renewable energy guidelines.

First covered Nov 6, 2026 · 2:48 AM PT · 1 article

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5d PV Tech Australia’s New South Wales urges hourly 100% renewable energy mandate for data centres — A New South Wales (NSW) parliamentary inquiry has recommended that data centres be legally required to supply their own 100% renewable energy on an hourly…

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