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Microsoft has partnered with an Indonesian power company to secure up to 200 megawatts of electricity for its data center expansion in Indonesia. This agreement is indicative of how cloud providers are increasingly locking in energy supplies to support growing AI workloads that significantly increase energy consumption.

The deal aims to mitigate risks associated with energy availability and aligns with Indonesia's objective of attracting high-value digital infrastructure investment. As AI adoption escalates, companies securing energy early will gain a competitive advantage in the market.