Data centres near curtailment zones could absorb stranded renewable power in California -report

Published 21:47 on March 17, 2026 / Last updated at 21:47 on March 17, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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Data centres built near renewable energy sites in California could use otherwise wasted electricity and ease pressure on the grid, a recently-published report found.
Data centres built near renewable energy sites in California could use otherwise wasted electricity and ease pressure on the grid, a recently-published report found.


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