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Aircons & data centres

August 8, 2026 · 36 min

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The hosts tackle the global energy crunch, from heat waves sparking air conditioning debates to data centres demanding unprecedented power. They revisit the state of renewable energy, nuclear, and geothermal technologies to assess which solutions might actually deliver on their promises. Along the way, they explore why some regions struggle to build anything at all while others race ahead.


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Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery:

  • Renewable energy economics
  • Grid infrastructure challenges
  • Climate adaptation and energy policy

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