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Data centres are power hungry – but they don’t have to be a burden on NZ’s grid

Data centres are power hungry – but they don’t have to be a burden on NZ’s grid

AI data centres are contentious for consuming large resources. But with the right incentives and regulation, can they make for more flexible...

31.07.2026 4

The Conversation

Alan Brent

New modelling shows renewable electricity can meet NZ’s future demand – without importing gas

New Zealand could meet its electricity needs through renewables and avoid power shortages during dry years by combining battery systems with pumped...

06.03.2026 20

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Alan Brent