05/11/2026
Queensland's Energy Plan Leaves Data Centre Demand Out of the Equation
Queensland's energy plan assumes zero electricity demand from data centres, despite growing investment in AI infrastructure.
The Australian Financial Review reports a potential 3 GW gap in electricity demand planning, raising concerns about whether future generation and network capacity can keep pace.
If demand grows faster than supply, Queensland businesses could face greater wholesale price volatility and higher electricity contract costs.
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