A survey of clean energy investors finds many view rising electricity demand from data centres as a positive development, provided it does not slow coal retirement. Both outlets report that investors see the data-centre boom as likely to increase demand for power and potentially create clearer market opportunities for renewables and associated clean energy projects. At the same time, the survey highlights a key condition: increased demand must not lead to a longer reliance on coal generation or delay planned retirements. In other words, investors are generally optimistic about the demand outlook, but they link that optimism to policy and procurement choices that keep the energy transition on track. Overall, the reporting reflects a cautious stance—embracing demand growth while stressing the importance of maintaining momentum toward phasing out coal. The articles do not provide details on the survey’s methodology or specific investor responses, focusing instead on the broad takeaway that data-centre-driven demand is seen as workable for clean energy investors under a continued coal phase-out agenda.