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Technology · Software & cloud · published 2026-10-14 · via DataCenterDynamics

Iren plans 900MW Australian campus with 2029 grid link

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Iren is pursuing a 900MW data center campus in Wagga Wagga, Australia. The company aims to connect the site to the grid in 2029.

Expanded Detail

The planned facility in Wagga Wagga, Australia, is described as a 900MW data center campus, with a grid connection targeted for 2029. That places it within the broader cloud and digital infrastructure sector, where large computing sites depend on substantial power capacity and long lead times for network links. The disclosed details are limited to the location, capacity, and intended connection year; no further operational or construction specifics were provided.

Context

If built and connected as planned, the campus could affect local electricity infrastructure, land use, and communities around Wagga Wagga. It may also shape regional demand for workers and technical skills, though the extent is unspecified. More broadly, society could see implications for energy planning and digital capacity, depending on how the project proceeds.

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