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A grid disturbance in Fairfax County, Virginia, in 2024 forced 60 data centres to rely on backup generators, highlighting concerns over the rising energy demands of these facilities, which already consume a quarter of the state's electricity. With projections indicating a 165% increase in power demand by 2030 and a potential 6 gigawatt shortfall by 2027, Elon Musk announced SpaceX's plans to develop space-based data centres, which could harness unlimited solar power but face significant technical challenges.