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Energy

AI infrastructure requires substantial and reliable electricity. Australian data centres currently consume over 2% of grid power, but that share of consumption could rise to 11% by 2035, creating tension between data centre growth and the energy transition.

Total Consumption

2733 GWh

tracked facilities stable
Avg PUE

1.29

Power Usage Effectiveness up
Avg Renewable

79%

renewable energy up
NEM Renewables (Q4 2025)

51.0%

first quarter above 50% up
Cleanest Grid

Tasmania 94.7%

hydro-dominated stable
Largest DC Market

NSW 36.8%

renewables share CY2024 up
NEM Emissions Intensity

0.53 tCO₂/MWh

Q4 2025 all-time low down

PUE & Renewable % by Facility

Sorted by PUE ascending (lower PUE = better efficiency). Renewable % colour: green ≥80%, amber ≥50%, red <50%. Faded bar = not publicly disclosed — hover for details.

Renewable Share by Region

Dashed line = NEM Q4 2025 average (51%). CY2024 annual figures.

Generation Mix by Region (CY2024)

Each bar shows % of total generation by fuel type. Battery excluded (not separately reported for CY2024 annual figures).

Energy Sustainability Context

ACT-based facilities operate on 100% renewable electricity due to the Territory's renewable energy policy. NSW and VIC facilities are transitioning.

Average PUE of 1.29 is improving year-on-year. Modern hyperscaler facilities target PUE <1.15.

Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) explained

PUE = Total facility power ÷ IT equipment power. PUE 1.0 = perfect efficiency (all power goes to IT). 2.0 = 50% overhead losses to cooling, lighting, and power distribution.

Carbon Intensity by Grid

Tasmania ~0.05 tCO₂-e/MWh
South Australia 0.15–0.20 tCO₂-e/MWh
Victoria 0.85–0.95 tCO₂-e/MWh
New South Wales / ACT 0.70–0.80 tCO₂-e/MWh
Queensland 0.75–0.85 tCO₂-e/MWh
Western Australia 0.45–0.55 tCO₂-e/MWh
Northern Territory 0.55–0.65 tCO₂-e/MWh

Approximate figures. Varies by time of day and season.

Energy Metrics by Facility

FacilityPeriodPUERenewable %Consumption (MWh)Emissions (t CO₂)Sources
CDC12023-011.43100%82,000
NCI Gadi2023-011.50100%50,000
Macquarie IC12023-011.40100%56,000
Macquarie IC22022-011.43100%52,000
NextDC S22023-011.3068%228,000
NextDC S12023-011.3562%92,000
NextDC M12023-011.3858%75,000
AirTrunk SYD012023-011.2540%620,000
AWS2023-011.15800,000
Azure2023-011.12400,000
Google Cloud2023-011.10250,000
Oracle Cloud2023-011.2080,000