Norway mulls 5-year data center moratorium modeled on 1999 shopping center halt

Norwegian authorities are considering a five-year pause on new data center construction, drawing on a 1999 precedent that halted shopping center development. The proposal signals potential regulatory tightening for the data center industry in Norway, which could affect energy consumption and regional investment. Details on scope and timeline remain unclear.

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