# New South Wales proposes wind-power condition for data centers

_Monday, August 17, 2026 at 9:53 AM EDT · Infrastructure, Power · Latest · Tier 1 — Major_

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New South Wales has unveiled a framework under which new data centers would need to source at least 40% of their energy from wind power, according to DCD. Developers would need to show renewable power-purchase agreements, meet environmental and efficiency standards, fund additional water and energy supply, and impose no net consumer cost. Projects meeting the requirements would receive assessment within 75 days; the state says noncompliant projects could be refused.

## Sources

- [DCD](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/new-south-wales-to-require-new-data-centers-run-40-on-wind-energy-under-new-framework/)

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