Australia's power grid demand set to double by 2050 amid business surge
Australia’s power grid demand is projected to double by 2050, driven by business usage and energy-intensive data centers. Currently, 162 data centers consume 2 percent of total electricity demand, with that share potentially rising to 10 percent. Meanwhile, household electricity use is expected to decrease by 44 percent due to the rise of solar panels and battery installations.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 14:10 UTC
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