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South Africa's data-center operators are seeking priority grid access over residential rooftop-solar owners, causing tariff and equity tensions as the grid recovers from blackouts.

Competing energy priorities in emerging markets may force data-center operators to build captive power or relocate to energy-rich jurisdictions, reshaping regional facility siting.
Trade pressSlicast · September 12, 2026 at 15:40 UTC · US · Source: Energies Media
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