'We want data centers in Norway, but we can’t have all types of data centers': Norwegian government halts new grid connections as it looks to limit AI facility construction until late 2027

Norway halted new electrical grid connections for data centers until late 2027 to prevent power grid instability. The government plans to introduce a licensing system that favors public infrastructure like defense and health services over commercial facilities. This changes energy allocation by replacing queue-based grid access with state-defined societal utility standards.

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