Israeli Electricity Authority halts server farm permits after applications reached 27,000 megawatts

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"The Electricity Authority announced today that it was halting permits for server farms for at least the next 140 days. "So far, the power system has committed to 1,500 megawatts in connections to server farms. If the entire commitment is taken up, it will represent 10% of power consumption in the economy at the beginning of the next decade, which will position Israel as one of the leading countries in this field. ..."

Electricity Authority halts server farm permits - Globes "The Authority suspended the grant of permits for 140 days, after applications reached 27,000 megawatts."