'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
- Norway has temporarily halted new data centers from connecting to its power grid
- Restrictions could continue until late 2027 until regulations catch up
- Norwegian government also reveals plans for new licensing system for data center operators
Norway has temporarily halted the building of new data centers in the country as it looks to limit the fast roll-out of new AI facilities.
System operator Statnett and the Norwegian government confirmed the move will look to halt the rapid expansion of power-intensive data centers across the country until regulations are in place.
The Norwegian government also revealed plans to introduce a new licensing system to regulate the expansion of large-scale cloud operators, instead favoring facilities which serve vital areas such as defense, police and emergency services, health services and other critical infrastructure such as the mobile network and the financial system.
"Control the growth"
“We want data centers in Norway, but we...
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