Energy

Data centres have enough on-site power to meet energy needs of entire country

analysis shows extent of the power generation capacity of Microsoft, Amazon, Google and other data centre operators

Microsoft is among the companies that are currently waiting for the EPA to process applications for industrial emissions licences

Microsoft, Amazon, Google and other data centre operators have built up enough on-site capacity to meet the energy needs of the entire country, a Business Post analysis has shown.

A number of Big Tech companies are currently seeking special industrial emissions licences from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will allow them to use their own diesel or gas-powered generators if they have to come off the national grid in periods of tight power supply.