US utility AEP sees large load pipeline swell by 28GW since October
Approximately 80 percent tied to big tech
Approximately 80 percent tied to big tech
Would apply to facilities with a capacity of 30MW or more
Said the new structure is needed to improve transparency and reduce the risk of stranded assets
Transaction expected to close in Q1 2026
Promises to cover 100 percent of the grid upgrades needed to interconnect new data centers
Driven by unprecedented data center power demand
Utility aims to construct 6.2GW of new generation assets to meet increased demand
Will collaborate on generation, storage, and associated transmission investments
Will deliver initiative across the PJM, MISO, New York, and California grids
Volvo launches gas engine for data center market
Data center developers will compete for access to clean electricity
Requests mainly from data center and cryptomining facilities
Will reduce time required to analyze network reinforcements by up to 70 percent, the companies claim
Reported 20GW of interest from large load users in latest earnings call
Would require grid operators to establish data center load queues
The order is to remain in effect through Tuesday (27 January)
Will power planned Bangkok 4 data center
In an attempt to prevent electricity price increases for regular ratepayers
The site covers 520 acres and will be developed in phases
Will provide data center firms the chance to bid on 15-year contracts for new power generation assets
Marks the first time since 2007 that power demand has risen for four years in a row
Proposes creation of Green Energy Parks, where data centers will colocate with renewable generation
Has now been sent to the New Jersey Governor's desk for approval
Will power under development 200MW AI data center