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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026
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Dutch Grid Congestion Intensifies Conflict Between Data Centres and Energy Capacity

Opposition to the planned Microsoft data centre in Amsterdam reflects a broader challenge for the Netherlands as demand from digital infrastructure grows while electricity-grid capacity remains constrained, complicating decisions on industrial development and investment.
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