powerOCTOBER 24, 2026 • 14:30 CET
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MegaWatt Intelligence Desk
Executive Briefing (TL;DR)
- Data center development now requires addressing grid costs, water use, and community benefits
- Securing power alone is no longer enough for approval
Beyond the Megawatt: Why Data Center Site Selection Is Now a Three-Front Battle
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Data center development now requires addressing grid costs, water use, and community benefits. Securing power alone is no longer enough for approval.
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