Data centers use a lot of Norwegian power – but provide few jobs
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Data centers in Norway use large amounts of electricity. This has drawn attention in the Norwegian debate about how the country's power should be used. According to an article on Børsen.no, there is now growing engagement around the topic.
The data centers use much of the Norwegian power, which largely comes from hydropower. Critics nevertheless argue that the centers create few jobs. In addition, they say, they provide little local value creation in the areas where they are located. These are important points in the discussion, because power is a limited resource.
The article calls for the data centers to be shut down immediately. However, it does not provide detailed information about which concrete measures are being considered, or what consequences a shutdown would have for businesses and employees. Nor does it give figures for how much power the centers use, or how many jobs they actually provide.
The case raises questions about how Norwegian power is distributed between industry, households and technology companies. Many of these questions are political, and they will likely remain relevant in the times ahead.
Sources: Børsen.no
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