Why Data Center Developers Should Think ‘Power First’

Why Data Center Developers Should Think ‘Power First’

You don’t need me to tell you how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the power grid; you can just ask AI. Claude, an AI assistant created by Anthropic, told POWER, […] The post Why Data Center Developers Should Think ‘Power First’ appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Power and Data Center Sectors Join Forces to Resolve Mounting Electricity Demand Uncertainties

Power and Data Center Sectors Join Forces to Resolve Mounting Electricity Demand Uncertainties

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has launched an ambitious new initiative alongside power companies, grid operators, and several tech giants to establish five to 10 “flexibility hubs” that will […] The post Power and Data Center Sectors Join Forces to Resolve Mounting Electricity Demand Uncertainties appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Major Microreactor Developer Enters Bankruptcy Amid Nuclear Industry Surge

Major Microreactor Developer Enters Bankruptcy Amid Nuclear Industry Surge

Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC), a developer of much-watched microreactor technology and advanced nuclear fuel, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move signals a critical restructuring phase through which […] The post Major Microreactor Developer Enters Bankruptcy Amid Nuclear Industry Surge appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DOE Loan Programs Office Publishes Community Benefits Plans for Energy Projects

DOE Loan Programs Office Publishes Community Benefits Plans for Energy Projects

The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s (DOE’s) Loan Programs Office (LPO) has published Community Benefits Plans (CBPs) for several projects that recently finalized financing from the agency. The projects include the […] The post DOE Loan Programs Office Publishes Community Benefits Plans for Energy Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Microsoft Announces $1 Billion Investment in Ohio Data Centers as Officials Ponder Power Demands

Microsoft Announces $1 Billion Investment in Ohio Data Centers as Officials Ponder Power Demands

Tech giant Microsoft announced an initial investment of $1 billion to support three new data centers in Licking County, Ohio. The company on Oct. 28 confirmed construction of campuses in […] The post Microsoft Announces $1 Billion Investment in Ohio Data Centers as Officials Ponder Power Demands appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Group Files Plans for Massive Gas-Fired Plant, Data Center Complex in Virginia

Group Files Plans for Massive Gas-Fired Plant, Data Center Complex in Virginia

A Virginia-based energy company plans to build a natural gas-fired power plant along with multiple data centers on some 2,200 acres in that state, according to documents filed with local […] The post Group Files Plans for Massive Gas-Fired Plant, Data Center Complex in Virginia appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Finding Equilibrium Between Growth and Decarbonization

Finding Equilibrium Between Growth and Decarbonization

With the global population expected to reach approximately nine to 10 billion by 2050,  and one billion people still without energy access, our energy requirements are not only growing but […] The post Finding Equilibrium Between Growth and Decarbonization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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A Breakdown of Cuba’s Grid Collapse and Recovery Efforts

A Breakdown of Cuba’s Grid Collapse and Recovery Efforts

Cuba is in the throes of a severe energy crisis, driven by fuel supply disruptions and compounded by obstacles in securing vital technologies and supplies needed to modernize and operate […] The post A Breakdown of Cuba’s Grid Collapse and Recovery Efforts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, or a Hybrid Approach?

Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, or a Hybrid Approach?

Simple cycle gas turbines provide efficiency levels of around 35% to 40%. Combined cycle units boost efficiency to 60% and beyond. But another option is emerging that combines the attributes […] The post Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, or a Hybrid Approach? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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What Are Microreactors and How Soon Could We See One in Operation

What Are Microreactors and How Soon Could We See One in Operation

Microreactors are a class of very small modular reactors targeted for non-conventional nuclear markets. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supports a variety of advanced reactor designs, including gas, liquid-metal, […] The post What Are Microreactors and How Soon Could We See One in Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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