ARTICLE · 27 OCTOBER 2026
Data centres are emerging as critical infrastructure caught between explosive AI-driven demand and limited power capacity, prompting new regulatory frameworks across Europe and Norway. The European Commission's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act aims to accelerate development through fast-track permitting zones, while Norwegian lawmakers consider licensing systems, grid access auctions, and local processing requirements. These regulatory shifts signal a fundamental transformation in how data centre devel
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