'We want data centers in Norway, but we can’t have all types of data centers': Norwegian government halts new grid connections as it looks to limit AI facility construction until late 2027

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Norway has imposed a regulatory pause on new data center grid connections, effective until late 2027, to curb rapid AI facility expansion and manage energy demand. The move aims to prioritize sustainable power usage and may set a precedent for other jurisdictions facing similar challenges, prompting global scrutiny of data center growth policies.
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