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New data centres could undermine Europe’s energy transition, eating into its emissions cuts, study finds

February 10, 2025 12:01 am Published by Beyond Fossil Fuels

The growth of new data centres could put a strain on Europe’s power systems, undermining its climate ambitions, according to a new study by Beyond Fossil Fuels.[1] It reveals that data centre growth in Europe is leading to a surge in power demand, posing a serious risk of escalating greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)—either through expanded gas infrastructure or by pushing other sectors onto fossil fuels.

Capacity markets have awarded over €50bn to fossil fuel assets since 2015 — almost triple of that allocated to clean flexibility

January 28, 2025 12:01 am Published by Beyond Fossil Fuels

BERLIN, 28 January 2025 – A new report by Aurora Energy Research, commissioned by Beyond Fossil Fuels, shows that nearly […]

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Categories for Press releases

New data centres could undermine Europe’s energy transition, eating into its emissions cuts, study finds

Capacity markets have awarded over €50bn to fossil fuel assets since 2015 — almost triple of that allocated to clean flexibility

“Coal-free” or a cover-up: Is the mask slipping on EPH’s clean energy transition?

Batteries Not Included: Banks Ghost Global Energy Storage Commitment

Climate NGOs: Cancel the New Coal-Fired Power Plant Project in Afşin and Elbistan

PLUGGING IN AND MAXING OUT: how data centres could drain Europe’s power supplies and threaten climate action

Europe’s Gas Plant Overbuild Threatens to Undercut Climate Credibility

Europe’s grid operators unprepared for renewables surge, warns energy watchdog

The UK Exits Coal Power, Ushering in Era of Renewables