Spain Eases Data Center Energy Rules in Win for Big Tech

Bloomberg Technology Monday 26 October 2026, 22:00 UTC By Clara Hernanz Lizarraga 1 min read

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Spain is easing rules for data center power usage after an initial government proposal faced strong industry backlash.

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