Victoria mandates self-sufficient renewable energy for new data centres
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What happened
The state government released a new Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan requiring new data centres in Victoria to generate their own renewable energy and battery storage instead of drawing on the existing grid. Under the policy, these facilities must also use recycled or non-drinking water for cooling and must remain at least 150 metres from homes.
From energy-storage.news
Why it matters
The rules mandate that new data centres must match their electricity demand with new generation and cover their own connection costs and network upgrades. Furthermore, operators must submit a traffic management plan covering both construction and operation.
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Who's involved
- Sonya KilkennyPlanning minister for the state government
- Jacinta AllanPremier of Victoria
- state governmentGovernment that released the new Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan
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The entities involved
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Sonya Kilkenny
Australian politician; Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly