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Power prices are finally falling. Experts say data centres could change that

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Power prices in Australia are currently falling, but data centres could change that. These facilities consume electricity in vast quantities, and demand is outpacing the construction of new power plants, ABC News reports. Experts warn consumers should brace for hefty increases in the cost of generating electricity as supply struggles to keep up.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/data-centre-explos...

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