Datacentres set to demand 13% of Australia's power by 2035
Datacentres will use 13% of Australia's power by 2035, up from 3% now. That is 52 terawatt hours a year, a tenfold jump. Another 225 datacentres are being built, joining 165 already operating.
Why it mattersGrowing datacentre demand could squeeze power supply. It might force big spending on renewables. Or if the rules weaken, power prices could rise for people and businesses.
AustraliaAustralia's electricity grid will face growing strain from AI infrastructure growth. Whether new datacentres run on renewables or coal will shape Australia's energy mix and costs for the next decade.
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