Melbourne’s massive data centre boom forces planners to rewrite the script
Victoria's energy planners are revising electricity forecasts due to a surge in data centre development, as outlined in the draft 2027 Victorian Transmission Plan. For the first time, the state will explicitly model data centre growth in its forecasting. This shift seeks to ensure the reliability of the electricity system as coal-fired stations close by 2035.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 03:00 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 03:10 UTC
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