Unconstrained data center growth in Virginia could outstrip power supply - report
Report outlines several findings that could significantly impact the state's data center market
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Google plans "gigawatts of data center capacity" in Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate partnership
Google plans to deploy where the power is
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Mr. Wonderful backs off-grid power venture for Alberta data center
The partners have signed a letter of intent to purchase thousands of acres in Northwestern Alberta, Canada
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US AI task force co-chair appeals to FERC to support behind-the-meter colocated data centers
US congressman Jay Obernolte argued that FERC should fast-track a clear rule set that will encourage the expansion of AI and its high energy requirements
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Dutch telecom and data center firms challenge new rules on grid connection priority
KPN, VodafoneZiggo, the NS, and the Dutch Datacenter Association are among those contesting the decision
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Schneider Electric launches Galaxy VXL UPS
Denser system for denser times
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Vertiv launches PowerUPS 9000
Almost a third smaller than previous generation
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Keppel and AWS partner on data centers, cables, and renewable energy
The partners will work on expanding sustainable data center infrastructure worldwide
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AVK sees record deployments of Rolls Royce HVO-ready generators, eyes European expansion of microgrid solution for data centers
Rolls Royce has supplied more than 500 generators to AVK
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Terrestrial partners with EnergySolutions to support SMR deployment across US
The MoU was driven by the rising interest in the SMR market, primarily from data centers
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Caddis Cloud Solutions partners with MCG to deliver power solutions to data center market
The partnership aims to provide operators with customized power solutions
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Meta launches nuclear power RFP, targets 1.4GW for data centers
Meta will prioritize developers who permit, design, engineer, finance, construct, and operate these power plants
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Xcel Energy claims data center growth in Minnesota won't derail net zero commitments
The executive admitted that the utility might have to extend the life of its natural gas assets into the 2030s to meet demand
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Legrand acquires Canadian busbar specialist Power Bus Way
Company’s fifth acquisition in the data center space this year
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MARA acquires Texas wind project to power a behind-the-meter Bitcoin mining operation
The wind project, located in Hansford County, Texas, has a capacity of 114MW
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Sweden’s T.Loop appoints Helena Fagraeus Lundström as CEO
Co-founder and current CEO Staffan Stymne to become deputy CEO
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AWS launches new data center components to support AI
Includes innovations in power, cooling, and hardware design for greater energy efficiency
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Report claims data centers could cause Virginia energy prices to rise 75 percent this decade
State could face regular blackouts and brownouts
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Georgia Power: Load growth to treble in next decade due to data centers
Utility's pipeline of development projects has swelled significantly in 2024
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French gov't to offer interest-free loans to EDF for the development of six new reactors
The reactors are expected to have a combined capacity of 10GW, with construction due to commence in 2027
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Tencent launches renewable-powered microgrid project at data center in China
The project will use onsite wind power, solar PV, and battery energy storage in a microgrid solution to power an adjacent data center
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Constellation files complaint to FERC requesting clarity on PJM rules for colocated data centers
Constellation has warned that the lack of clarity is impacting some of its plans to colocate data centers at nuclear power sites
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Indiana Michigan Power agrees grid connection deal with Amazon, Google, and other large load customers
Long-term financial commitments, proportionate to company size, will be required
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PUCT introduces new rules for crypto mining operations in Texas
Facilities involved in mining must disclose location, ownership structure, energy consumption, and business model on an annual basis
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Talen submits rehearing request for Susquehanna nuclear plant interconnection to Amazon data center
Talen contends that FERC failed to apply the correct legal standard in its decision-making process
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SMR developer Kairos gets construction permits for Hermes Two Demonstration Plant
Will test molten-salt reactors and SMR technology
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CETY signs MoU with Metis to develop microgrid solutions for data center and crypto market
CETY will integrate Metis BESS and power generation assets with its microgrid solution to support data centers
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Hilcorp to test feasibility of natural gas-powered Bitcoin mining in Alaska
Modular Bitcoin mining operation planned for shipping container in Endicott field