Renewable energy
Green data centers (GDCs) are emerging as a crucial component in powering digital infrastructure sustainably. These centers integrate renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to reduce dependence on grid electricity and lower operational costs. This innovation is particularly significant in the face of increasing global energy demands
Artificial intelligence
Four First Nations chiefs have written an open letter to the Premier of Alberta, criticizing the electrical grid operator's approach to allocating scarce power to proposed data centres. The chiefs argue that the methodology used by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) will undermine the goal of attracting
Artificial intelligence
The National Healthcare Security Administration's Big Data Center has released a public selection announcement for four research projects to be undertaken by universities, research institutes, social groups, or enterprises. The projects focus on utilizing artificial intelligence in healthcare, including the classification of medical consumables, network and data security
Renewable energy
Australia is on the cusp of a significant shift from coal to renewable energy, but the increased demand for data centers, which require huge amounts of power to run and keep cool, has put a strain on the grid. Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are among a group of industrial power
Artificial intelligence
The development of new Data Centers to house computer processing for Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has led to a significant increase in forecasted demand for electricity, straining existing electric utility grids. As a result, AI Data Centers are exploring alternative electricity supply options, with natural gas emerging as the optimal
Nuclear energy
Amazon Web Services, led by CEO Matt Garman, will increase its spending on data centres in Australia to $20 billion over the next five years. This investment is aimed at meeting the growing demand from major Australian companies, including the big four banks, Telstra, Optus, Atlassian, and Canva, for access
Energy industries
Geothermal energy, once an underappreciated alternative energy source, has gained attention in Washington as a potential answer to the country's looming electricity demand crisis. The technology, which uses heat drawn from the earth's crust to create electricity, is being championed on both sides of the aisle
Energy industries
As data centers continue to consume a significant amount of energy, a new patent proposes a heat recovery system to extract and utilize heat generated during computation processes. The system aims to increase energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of data centers. Key Takeaways: * The patented heat recovery system
Nuclear energy
Talen Energy Corporation, an independent power producer, and Amazon, a leading cloud computing company, have announced an expanded partnership to provide carbon-free energy to Amazon's data centers in Pennsylvania. Under the terms of a new power purchase agreement, Talen will supply 1,920 megawatts of carbon-free nuclear power
Energy industries
The Government of Ontario has introduced Bill 40, aimed at promoting economic growth in the province's energy sector. The new legislation, titled "Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025," comes at a time when the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) forecasts a 75%
Energy industries
The growing demand for energy-intensive data operations, environmental considerations, and technological advancements in hydrogen fuel cells are driving the adoption of hydrogen powered data centers. This emerging market is expected to transform the way data centers consume energy, offering advantages in terms of sustainability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. The hydrogen powered
Nuclear energy
Amazon's plan to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania's data centre industry has drawn scrutiny, particularly over the company's proposed data centre next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant. The facility, set to be the state's largest, has raised concerns over Amazon'
