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Spain Eases Data Center Power Rules After Industry Pushback
27 Oct
Summary
- Spain relaxes initial data center power usage rules following industry objections.
- Projects must now meet 60% renewable energy during peak hours until 2029.
- The government adapted proposals after facing strong backlash from the industry.
Spain is adjusting its initial proposals concerning power usage for data centers following strong industry objections. The government had initially put forth stricter regulations, but these faced significant backlash from the sector.
As a result, the updated plan now mandates that data center projects must fulfill 60% of their electricity demand using renewable energy sources during peak consumption hours, a requirement referred to as P1. This specific condition is set to remain in place until the year 2029.
The revision indicates a governmental effort to accommodate industry concerns while still pursuing renewable energy targets for the burgeoning data center sector in Spain.
