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Google bets on nuclear power to drive AI expansion

Network World

Google has signed its first corporate deal to purchase power from multiple small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet the energy needs of its AI systems, marking a key step as AI companies shift toward nuclear power. This move comes as other major tech companies are also exploring nuclear power as a sustainable energy source.

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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 four biggest players in this market are Bloom Energy, Doosan-HyAxiom, FuelCell Energy and Panasonic, with Bloom in the lead.

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Coforge and Salesforce launch new offering to accelerate net zero goals

Network World

Digital services and solutions provider Coforge and Salesforce have collaborated to launch Coforge ENZO, a net-zero offering. Coforge ENZO combines the knowledge and expertise of Salesforce’s Net Zero Cloud with Coforge’s project execution expertise.

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As global AI energy usage mounts, Nvidia claims efficiency gains of up to 100,000X

Network World

As concerns over AI energy consumption ratchet up, chip maker Nvidia is defending what it calls a steadfast commitment to sustainability. Google, meanwhile, has been making progress with geothermal energy in Nevada. Energy shortages are “self-inflicted” due to projects being stalled by red tape, said Smith. watt-hours.

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Data center vacancies hit historic lows despite record construction

Network World

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. The average monthly asking rate for a 250-to-500-kilowatt requirement across primary markets increased by 12.6% year-over-year to $184.06 per kilowatt (kW).

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AES enlists AI to boost its sustainable energy business

CIO Business Intelligence

American utility and power company AES launched a renewable energy program in mid-2022 that is not only reducing its carbon footprint but adding wealth to its coffer. Fine-tuning forecasting with AI Farseer and AMART are part of a larger concerted effort by AES to expand its investments in renewable energy.

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Amazon announces nuclear power deals as tech giants scramble for more clean energy

GeekWire

(AWS Photo) Amazon today announced agreements supporting the construction of a next-generation nuclear power plant in its home state of Washington — marking the latest development in the tech-driven resurgence of nuclear energy. Just a year ago, X-energy scuttled its $2 billion plan to go public and announced layoffs.

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