The Israel Electricity Authority issued a precedent-setting decision to stop approving new server farm connections to the national grid, stating there is no remaining capacity. The decision affects the growing tech sector's energy demands.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The Israel Electricity Authority announced a landmark decision to halt new server farm connections to the national power grid, citing a lack of remaining capacity. The move represents a significant regulatory shift amid growing energy demand from the tech industry. No further details on potential exemptions or a timeline for review have been released.
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