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The Australian has reported on the “unprecedented” demand for data centres in Sydney, which are growing at a “rapid pace”.
20 GW of connection enquiries have been lodged — double NSW’s current peak demand. However, Western Sydney’s transmission network has “limited remaining capacity”.
Transgrid, Australia’s largest electricity transmission company, warns of “reliability issues and supply constraints” and says immediate action is needed to ensure enough electricity volumes are available into the 2030s without damaging the power grid.
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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness.
Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.
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