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Data center growth puts unprecedented pressure on power grids

Network World

According to a report released this week by Bloom Energy, US data centers will need 55 gigawatts of new power capacity within the next five years. The report , based on a survey of 100 data center leaders, also shows that 30% of all sites will be using onsite power by 2030.

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Data center vacancies hit historic lows despite record construction

Network World

Space supply in major data center markets increased by 34% year-over-year to 6,922.6 Atlanta was the top growing primary market in 2024, with net new capacity of 705.8 This was the first time any market surpassed Northern Virginia in annual net absorption. MW capacity being built at the end of 2023. per kilowatt (kW).

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Google bets on nuclear power to drive AI expansion

Network World

In March, Amazon acquired a nuclear-powered data center from Talen Energy. Benefits of using small modular reactors Data center power usage is set to surge in the coming years, driven by cloud computing and AI. Most recently Microsoft wound down an attempt to create underwater data centers.

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AMD to cut 4% of workforce to prioritize AI chip expansion and rival Nvidia

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A surprise call The latest layoffs were announced as AMD’s quarterly earnings reflected strong results – a strong increase in revenue as well as net profit. In its recent earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su underscored that the data center and AI business is now pivotal to the company’s future, expecting a 98% growth in this segment for 2024.

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Net Access Expanding New Jersey Data Center

Data Center Knowledge

Net Access has broken ground on a significant expansion to its New Jersey data center operations. The Parsippany II facility, which opened in 2010, will more than double its size to add space for another 1,500 cabinets of gear. Featured'

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Small step towards green data center power tested in Dublin

Network World

A test involving hydrogen fuel cells that is currently taking place in Dublin, Ireland at an Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data center proves progress is occurring in this space, but it is certainly not a “super meaningful step forward,” according to an analyst with Dell’Oro Group.

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Blackstone to invest $13.3B in AI data center in the UK

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billion (£10 billion) to build one of Europe’s largest AI data centers in Northumberland, UK, the British Prime Minister’s office said in a statement. The project is expected to enhance the UK’s AI infrastructure, catering to the vast data storage demands of AI technologies. US private equity giant Blackstone is investing $13.3