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.

First covered Jun 12, 2026 · 3:50 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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59d PV Magazine Renewables-powered data centers feasible with sevenfold solar and wind overbuild, study finds — A LUT University study finds that data centers could be powered continuously by intermittent renewables like wind and solar when paired with backup generation…

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

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