Data centers could add $28 billion to Australian power costs, council warns

The Smart Energy Council estimates data centers' electricity demand in Australia's eastern grid regions could increase wholesale power costs by $28 billion, raising questions about infrastructure investment and load forecasting.

First covered Oct 26, 2026 · 6:39 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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15d PV Tech Data centres could add AU$40 billion to Australian power costs, warns Smart Energy Council — Data centres could add AU$40 billion (US$28 billion) to wholesale electricity costs in Australia's eastern states.

Data centers could add $28 billion to Australian power costs, council warns

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