# Datacentres need to consider alternatives to grid connection

**Switching Demand Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | Datacentres need to consider alternatives to grid connection |
| Switching from | grid |
| Category | Other software |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 1 |
| Comments | 0 |
| Posted | 2026-07-13 |
| Linked site | https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Datacentres-need-toconsider-alternatives-to-grid-connection |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (grid).

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