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Data centers account for nearly a third of Dutch electricity grid waiting list

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Data centers account for nearly a third of Dutch electricity grid waiting list
Data centers make up almost a third of the Dutch electricity grid's waiting list, totaling 15 gigawatts. Grid operators are calling on the government for clearer policies on data center locations and capacity amid a 200 billion euro grid expansion cost.

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Data centers account for nearly one-third of the Dutch electricity grid waiting list, with requests totaling around 15 gigawatts. Grid operators are urging the government to clarify how many data centers can be accommodated and where they should operate, as the estimated cost of expanding the grid exceeds 200 billion euros.

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