Europe should make AI prove its value before giving it priority on the grid
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The argument that AI data centers should not get automatic grid priority in Europe is a warning shot — power allocation is becoming a political choice, not a pure market outcome. If you’re planning EU compute, assume more scrutiny, conditional approvals, and potential curtailment tied to demonstrable local value.
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