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Norway halts grid connection applications for new data centers

First reported by Data Center Dynamics at 12:48 PM ET · Updated 4:47 AM · 2 sources

Seeks to limit rapid buildout while regulation catches up

Covered by 2 publishers within 16 hours of the first report.

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Data Center Dynamics Norway halts grid connection applications for new data centers 12:48 PM

TechRadar '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 · Mike Moore 4:47 AM

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