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LUT study finds data centers need sevenfold renewable overbuild for continuous power

A LUT University study finds that data centers could be powered continuously by intermittent renewables like wind and solar when paired with backup generation and demand-side flexibility. However, achieving firm supply would require major overbuild, significant curtailment, and careful siting to…

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Appeared in: 2026-06-12 (#12)

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