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Energy capacity constraints in Russian power grids are driving government action to restrict mining operations.

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"The country's Energy Ministry said a year-round restriction was needed to reduce the risk of power-capacity shortages as energy-intensive mining facilities connect to regional grids. Mining currently consumes roughly 1 gigawatt in the Moscow power system, while the region's data-center capacity could reach 3.6 GW, or 17% of peak demand, by 2032."

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