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Local opposition blocked 68 billion dollars worth of data center projects in Q2 2026, constraining rapid capacity expansion despite long-term investment targets.
Permitting delays and NIMBY resistance are now a material headwind on datacenter buildout velocity; the 32 trillion dollar 2050 forecast assumes permitting friction eases substantially.
Trade pressSlicast · September 21, 2026 at 16:00 UTC · Global · Source: Tom's Hardware
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