AI, Data Centres, and Storage: Meeting the Load Growth Challenge

Time: 14:55 - 15:40
Date: 24/02/2026

Synopsis

  • How data centres are prioritising securing grid connectivity  
  • Can storage provide a reliable alternative to new CCGTs and diesel for powering data centre growth? 
  • How storage can help operators manage grid access delays, price volatility, and 24/7 renewable supply 
  • What financing and partnership models (own vs third-party) make storage viable for hyperscalers and colocation providers? 
  • What technical, regulatory, and permitting hurdles must be overcome for storage to be part of the solution? 

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