Gigawatt campuses, power grids, cooling and the trillions being poured into AI compute buildouts.
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The NDRC has released the fourth regulatory cycle policy for electricity transmission and distribution prices, signaling a major restructuring of regional energy costs.
钛媒体 · 69d ago
Datang Power Generation plans to raise up to 8 billion yuan through a private placement of A-shares. The funds will be used for the expansion of several power plant projects and to supplement working capital.
36氪 · 72d ago
Local residents and council members in London are opposing a proposed datacentre in Brick Lane, citing concerns over the housing crisis and the displacement of long-term residents. The project highlights the growing tension between the rapid infrastructure demands of AI development and local community needs.
The Guardian Technology · 74d ago
Germany's large-scale energy storage market saw a massive 179% growth in the first half of 2026, with market share reaching 45%. The sector is seeing increased concentration while maintaining a diverse operator landscape.
钛媒体 · 75d ago
SVOLT Energy maintained its position as the world's ninth-largest battery supplier from January to May 2026, with 12.1GWh in installations. The company is expanding its portfolio into AIDC-specific energy storage systems.
36氪 · 78d ago
Three nuclear startups have successfully reached a significant milestone in their reactor design development. Despite this progress, the industry still faces substantial hurdles before achieving energy production at a meaningful scale.
Wired · 78d ago
A report by LCP Delta indicates that the UK will likely miss its clean electricity targets by five years due to significant grid capacity constraints. These infrastructure issues also threaten the government's ability to lower household energy costs.
Bloomberg Technology · 82d ago
Major Chinese state-owned energy enterprises are converging in Sichuan to execute a massive 50GW renewable energy infrastructure project. This initiative represents a significant push in regional energy transition.
钛媒体 · 83d ago
Industry leaders, including SoftBank’s CEO, are questioning the feasibility and necessity of Elon Musk’s proposed orbital data centers. The concept faces significant scrutiny regarding its practical application and technical viability.
TechCrunch AI · 84d ago
This article provides a visual and descriptive overview of the physical infrastructure and technology powering Meta's data centers. It highlights the engineering efforts required to support large-scale AI and computing workloads.
Meta Newsroom · 85d ago
A critical discussion regarding Intel's position in the AI infrastructure market. The author questions why investors view Intel as a key player in the AI data center space.
Reddit r/LocalLLaMA · 85d ago
Severe heatwaves in Western Europe have broken June temperature records in the UK and Switzerland. The extreme weather has caused fatalities, power grid disruptions, and closures of public facilities.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 86d ago
DigitalBridge Group is exploring strategic options for Malaysia's AIMS Data Centre, including potential fundraising, new partnerships, or an outright sale. The move reflects the high demand for data center assets in the region.
Bloomberg Technology · 87d ago
Blank-check companies (SPACs) are becoming a preferred route for AI-focused data center firms to access public markets. This trend highlights the massive capital demand required to scale infrastructure for the ongoing AI boom.
Bloomberg Technology · 87d ago
Nvidia introduced a new data center cooling system to reduce internal water consumption. However, experts note this does not solve the massive water footprint caused by fossil fuel power plants feeding AI data centers.
TechCrunch AI · 89d ago
Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave with temperatures nearing 40°C, leading to national warnings and infrastructure disruptions. Experts are concerned about the early onset of extreme weather patterns.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 90d ago
Three Amazon engineers are under investigation after testifying against the company's AI data center expansion at Seattle city hearings. The employees claim Amazon is threatening their jobs in retaliation for their public opposition.
Engadget · 92d ago
Amazon employees have filed a civil rights complaint against the company regarding an internal investigation into engineers who testified before the Seattle City Council. The dispute centers on whether these employees violated corporate procedures while advocating for data center regulations.
GeekWire · 93d ago
Local opposition is mounting against data center construction near the Nashville Zoo. The conflict highlights the growing tension between AI infrastructure expansion and community/environmental concerns.
ZDNet AI · 100d ago
Communities in Mississippi and Tennessee are protesting the environmental impact of gas turbines powering xAI's supercomputing facilities. The controversy highlights growing tensions between massive AI infrastructure needs and local environmental concerns.
Wired · 100d ago
A proposal backed by Kevin O’Leary to construct a massive data center in northwestern Alberta is encountering significant resistance. Local residents and Indigenous groups have raised concerns regarding the project's impact.
Bloomberg Technology · 104d ago
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is launching a campaign focused on the secrecy surrounding data center operations. The initiative highlights growing public and regulatory scrutiny regarding the environmental and resource impact of AI infrastructure.
TechCrunch AI · 111d ago
The Dutch financial crimes agency successfully raided two data centers, seizing 800 servers linked to Russian hacking operations. This operation represents a significant disruption to the infrastructure used by cybercriminal groups.
Bloomberg Technology · 115d ago
NextEra Energy has agreed to acquire Dominion Energy in a $67 billion all-stock transaction. This deal marks the largest power utility acquisition in history, significantly consolidating energy infrastructure.
Bloomberg Technology · 124d ago
Kstar announced that its liquid cooling products currently account for less than 1% of total revenue. The company cautioned that while AIDC demand is high, its specific business growth remains uncertain.
36氪 · 124d ago
Helios Towers is committing $110 million to expand its telecommunications and data infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This move aims to capitalize on the region's growing demand for digital connectivity and data services.
Bloomberg Technology · 125d ago
China's green electricity certificate (GEC) prices have seen a sharp increase in 2025, reaching an average of 5.57 yuan per certificate. This trend reflects growing market demand and increased recognition of the environmental value of green energy.
36氪 · 126d ago
Samsung will supply CXL 3.1 standard memory module (CMM-D) samples to server and data center vendors starting Q3. Mass production follows customer quality certification in Q4.
36氪 · 130d ago
Elea Data Centers finished the first phase of a 2.3 billion reais ($470M) project for Petrobras. This supports cloud computing growth in Brazil.
Bloomberg Technology · 130d ago
Microsoft's major data center project in East Africa is delayed due to disputes with the Kenyan government. The company requested guaranteed payments, leading to stalled progress, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Bloomberg Technology · 132d ago