Norwegian grid operator Statnett’s temporary halt on new capacity reservations is affecting data center projects in line for nearly 11,000 megawatts of electricity capacity. Dagens Næringsliv reports.
Those affected include Nscale’s major data center project in Narvik, which is singled out as the biggest loser.
At the same time, the Norwegian government has announced new rules for data centers, under which crypto mining will be subordinated to purposes of greater benefit to society. Data centers may also have to bear the costs of new power generation capacity.
