Avangrid Activates 269 MW Oregon Solar Capacity
Wasco County solar projects strengthen regional power supply Avangrid Oregon solar capacity expanded as the company brought 269 megawatts of […]
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Dassault Systèmes, NVIDIA Partner on Industrial AI Platform for Virtual Twins
Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA have formed a long-term strategic partnership to develop an industrial AI platform for Virtual Twins aimed
Johnson Controls Pushes Into High-Density AI Cooling With YORK YDAM
As data centers grow taller and more compact, high-density AI cooling has emerged as a central challenge for operators. Against
Asperitas & UNICOM Unite Cooling and Servers in One Contract
Immersion-cooled compute infrastructure is moving closer to mainstream adoption as Asperitas and UNICOM Engineering create a streamlined commercial path to
Iris Energy’s AI Pivot Drives Data Infrastructure Evolution
Iris Energy, now rebranded as IREN Limited is repositioning its business model to include artificial intelligence (AI) compute services in
How the ERCOT Grid Is Adapting to Data Center Clusters
For Texas’ Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid, a system once built for predictable peak demand now sits at
Serverfarm Arms Itself With $3B for Hyperscale Development Across North America
Serverfarm has secured a $3.0 billion credit facility to accelerate hyperscale development across North America, as demand for AI-ready data
Navigating the Industrial HVAC Boom in Data Center Alley
The geographic corridor known as Data Center Alley is currently undergoing a massive industrial metamorphosis. This region sits primarily within
Meta Secures $6B Corning Fiber Deal for AI for Data Centers
Meta has signed a multi-year agreement worth up to $6 billion with Corning to secure fiber-optic cables and connectivity hardware
AIP-Caterpillar Alliance to Deploy Dedicated Power for Hyperscale AI Infrastructure
American Intelligence & Power Corporation has entered a strategic alliance with Caterpillar Inc. and Boyd CAT to expand dedicated power
The End of the “Nvidia Tax” for Hyperscalers?
The phrase “Nvidia Tax” has gained traction in discussions about the economics of AI infrastructure. It refers to the structural
Not In My Backyard: AI Infrastructure Meets Local Resistance
The AI infrastructure NIMBY backlash is emerging as artificial intelligence moves from abstract software into physical reality. Across parts of the United States, data centers built to power AI workloads have become highly visible fixtures, tied directly to land use, electricity demand, and water access. As these facilities expand, they increasingly face the same local resistance once reserved for power plants, pipelines, and heavy industrial sites.
Nvidia Deepens CoreWeave Bet With $2 Billion Investment For AI
Nvidia has committed $2 billion to CoreWeave, deepening a partnership that both companies say will accelerate the global buildout of AI-focused data centers. The investment, made through the purchase of CoreWeave Class A shares at $87.20 per share, anchors a broader plan to construct more than 5 gigawatts of AI factory capacity by 2030. The move signals Nvidia’s intent to push harder into the physical layer of AI computing as demand for GPU-intensive workloads continues to surge. Rather than relying solely on traditional cloud providers, Nvidia is strengthening ties with a specialist operator that designs, builds, and runs infrastructure purpose-built for artificial intelligence.
Meta Delivers First Superintelligence AI Models Internally
Meta Platforms has delivered its first high-profile artificial intelligence models internally this month, marking an early milestone for its newly
Nuclear Power Is Becoming Strategic for Large-Scale AI
Nuclear energy is seeing a strong resurgence as a backbone for the rapid expansion of AI data centers. As AI
SiFive Brings Nvidia Interconnect to RISC-V Data Centers
SiFive’s latest partnership signals a shift in how AI infrastructure gets assembled. In the opening move of this collaboration, the
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to acquire a Class A logistics property, through a sale and leaseback from DHL, for S$94.5 million
Acquisition strengthens CLAR’s presence in the Midwest, a key logistics market in the US Singapore, 16 January 2026 – CapitaLand Ascendas REIT
Infinium Brings Immersion Cooling to High-Density AI Infrastructure
Immersion cooling has emerged as a critical enabler for next-generation computing. In response, Infinium has launched its Infinium Edge platform.
LightHouse and Wharton Launch 2 GW-Plus Hyperscale Buildout Across North America
LightHouse Data Centers and Wharton Digital have launched a new North America hyperscale data center buildout through a joint development
Microsoft Community First AI Data Center Infrastructure Scrutinized
In early January 2026, Microsoft rolled out what it brands as Community-First AI Data Center Infrastructure, a suite of pledges
AI’s Water Paradox: Data Boom Strains Finite Supplies
AI’s Water Paradox Reshapes America’s Data Center Future America’s artificial intelligence boom has been framed as a contest for chips,
CyrusOne, Eolian Advance 200MW Data Center Development in Fort Worth
CyrusOne and Eolian, L.P. are advancing a 200-megawatt data center project in Fort Worth, Texas. At the same time, construction
Major AI-Ready Data Center and Power Campus in Arkansas
AVAIO Digital Partners plans to develop a massive AI-ready data center campus near Little Rock, Arkansas. The project ranks among
Apple Gemini Siri Deal Positions Google as Siri’s Core AI
Apple Gemini Siri deal expands AI integration scope A quiet recalibration in consumer AI platforms took shape Monday as a
OpenAI and SoftBank Deepen AI-Data Center Infrastructure Play With SB Energy
OpenAI and SoftBank are deepening their push into AI data center infrastructure through SB Energy, as the companies scale compute
Anthropic Eyes Mega-Round as Valuation Nears $350 Billion
Anthropic is pursuing mega-round that could value AI startup near $350 billion, according to people familiar with the talks. The
Crusoe Data Center Project Wins Approval for Massive Wyoming AI Campus
The Crusoe data center project has secured final approval in Wyoming, clearing the way for one of the largest AI-focused
Data Center Cooling Stocks Slide After Nvidia CEO Comments
Assumptions surrounding data center cooling infrastructure came under renewed scrutiny this week after remarks from Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang
Caterpillar and Nvidia physical AI reshapes construction equipment
A new phase of industrial automation is taking shape as Caterpillar expands the role of artificial intelligence inside heavy construction
Concentric Expands Data Center Power & Cooling Reach With Key Acquisition
Data center power and cooling services are consolidating as demand for resilient digital infrastructure rises. In response, Concentric is scaling
Liberty and Vantage Deliver Massive Power Capacity for Data Centers
Data center power solutions are becoming a major constraint on digital infrastructure growth. In response, Liberty Energy Inc. and Vantage
Ventiva Launches Ionic Cooling System Reference Designs
Ventiva has introduced reference designs for an ionic cooling system aimed at AI data centers, edge infrastructure, and compact devices.
The Data Center Backlash in the United States: A Crisis of Infrastructure Consent
The rush to build data center infrastructure for artificial intelligence is colliding with a growing data center backlash in the
Greenflash Scales Data-Center Power Infrastructure With 10 GWh Storage
Greenflash is expanding its data-center power infrastructure after securing more than 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of lithium-ion battery storage capacity. The
LiquidStack Secures 300-Megawatt CDU Orderfrom Major U.S. Data Center Operator
Multi-site deployment supports large-scale AI-ready data center expansion CARROLLTON, Texas, January 6th, 2025 – LiquidStack, a global, full-service leader in liquid
America’s Power Grid Strains Under Escalating AI Energy Demands
Rising Electricity Costs Spotlight AI’s Energy Footprint
America’s power grid strains under escalating AI energy demands as data centers continue to expand rapidly. Recent figures reveal that these high-demand facilities have contributed $6.5 billion to electricity costs following the December auction held by PJM Interconnection LLC. These facilities, which power cloud services, AI systems, and other digital operations, are emerging as some of the nation’s largest consumers of electricity, raising concerns over the sustainability of grid infrastructure.
PJM, the regional grid operator covering nearly 20% of the U.S. population, now projects electricity costs for data centers between June 2025 and May 2028 to reach $23.1 billion, almost half of the $47.2 billion recorded in previous auctions. As these numbers rise, the financial impact on both businesses and households becomes increasingly apparent, prompting debate over how energy-intensive AI technologies should be managed.
NVIDIA Unveils Rubin: Six Chips Power Its Next-Gen AI Supercomputer
NVIDIA has launched NVIDIA Rubin, a groundbreaking AI platform that integrates six specialized chips to power its next-generation AI supercomputer.
Prologis Targets 13-Building Illinois Data Center
Prologis has moved ahead with plans for a large Illinois data center development in Shelbyville. The project reflects the company’s
Texas Site Marks Shift Toward Grid-Independent Data Centers
GridFree AI revealed its first operational site, marking a new approach to powering high-density artificial intelligence workloads without relying on
Alberta Data Center Project Pulls In Up to $12.8 Billion
An Alberta data center project backed by European investors ranks among the largest digital infrastructure proposals ever put forward in
Musk Drives Colossus Supercomputer Expansion Forward
xAI Expands Supercomputer Footprint as Energy Tensions Rise xAI has advanced its buildout of the xAI Colossus supercomputer, acquiring a
Microsoft Expands San Antonio Data Center Footprint Again
Microsoft Plans New Medina County Data Center Microsoft Corp. is advancing another large-scale data center development in the San Antonio
Evermind AI Unveils EverMemOS to Build Long-Term Memory for AI
A new AI memory infrastructure is being introduced by Evermind AI as the company launches EverMemOS, a system designed to
Lucidean Optical Links Data Center Funding Expansion
Seed Capital Backs Next-Generation Optical Interconnect Strategy Lucidean has secured $18 million in Series Seed funding to advance the development
Utilities Accelerate Grid Software Adoption as Power Demand Surges
Grid software adoption has moved from a niche upgrade to a central strategy for keeping the power system afloat. What
New York’s RAISE Act Is a Nod To New Era of AI Transparency
New York has taken a firm step into AI governance with the passage of the RAISE Act. The move places
Hut 8 AI Data Center Pivot With $7B Google Backing
Hut 8 Redirects Bitcoin Infrastructure Toward AI Compute Several former Bitcoin mining operators are shifting into artificial intelligence infrastructure as
NIST Cements America’s Edge in AI and Critical Infrastructure
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is making a decisive move to strengthen America’s position in artificial
Wisconsin AI Data Center Development Stargate Breaks Ground
Image Credit – Vantage Data Center Wisconsin AI Data Center Development Enters Construction Phase Vantage Data Centers has broken ground
Google Intersect acquisition AI infrastructure expansion
Acquisition Expands Power and Data Center Capacity Google has agreed to acquire Intersect for $4.75 billion in an all-cash transaction,
Ares Advances US Data Center Expansion in Virginia
Ares Management Corporation has extended its digital infrastructure footprint into the United States by expanding its Ada Infrastructure platform through
Inside the Structural Reset of AI Infrastructure
The future of AI infrastructure is being shaped by a quiet but consequential split: training versus inference.
Training large models demands massive, power-dense campuses, often located in remote, energy-rich regions. Inference workloads- the engines behind real-time applications, pull infrastructure in the opposite direction, toward users, networks, and urban demand centers. This divergence is giving rise to two distinct data center archetypes, each with its own requirements for power, cooling, and siting.
As inference begins to overtake training as the dominant AI workload, hyperscalers are being forced to rethink their infrastructure strategies, balancing scale, speed, and resilience under mounting energy constraints.
US Pushes Fast-Track Permits for AI Infrastructure, Setting Up Senate Battle
The U.S. House of Representatives has moved to accelerate the buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure, passing legislation designed to speed
Element Critical Launches US AI Data Center Platform
Element Critical has formally launched a new U.S. focused AI data center platform, backed by strategic investments from 26North Partners,
A Single AI Rulebook: Washington Moves to Override State AI Laws
A Federal Reset for US AI Regulation We are witnessing a defining moment for US AI regulation as President Donald
Toshiba and Quantum Corridor Advance Quantum Security Venture
In our assessment, this quantum security venture marks a crucial step forward as the world steadily moves closer to quantum-era
Fervo Secures $462M for Cape Station Expansion
AI Infrastructure Venture Momentum Driving Clean Power Expansion As we see major developments, this AI infrastructure venture marks a major
ERCOT Reports Unprecedented AI Power Demand
ERCOT Faces Record AI Data Center Demand in Texas We are closely tracking how AI data center demand is reshaping
Gelsinger Advances xLight With Federal Funding
Image Credit: Google xLight Semiconductor Funding Shapes a New Phase in U.S. Chip Innovation The latest developments in xLight semiconductor
AWS re:Invent 2025 and the Global Shift in AI Infrastructure
Image Credit: Google AWS re:Invent 2025 offered a clear view into the future of enterprise AI, and we observed several
The Thomas Kurian approach to break AI’s energy ceiling
AI’s soaring energy requirements have become a defining challenge for tech leaders. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian recently described energy
Battery Coin’s AI token push turns infrastructure anxiety into an energy narrative
It is no secret that computing demand is outrunning the energy infrastructure built to support it, and Battery Coin’s AI
Global AI and HUMAIN form sovereign AI alliance
Global AI and HUMAIN’s strategic partnership denotes that sovereign AI is entering an operational phase. With plans for U.S.-based AI
The economics of ‘ICE’ in cooling AI
The world’s digital ambitions are heating up, quite literally. As data centers multiply to support artificial intelligence, streaming platforms, cloud
How St. Mary’s is rethinking water infrastructure for the clean energy age
For decades, municipal water systems have done one job exceptionally well: moving water safely and reliably from source to tap.
Keeping data centers resilient amid rising AI demand
The Rise of Micro Data Centers
The rise of micro data centers marks a shift in how digital infrastructure is deployed, managed, and scaled. Organizations are seeing a transition away from fully centralized compute footprints toward smaller, modular, and highly localized environments. These compact facilities support the growing demand for rapid data processing across distributed ecosystems. They enable enterprises to position compute power closer to users, applications, and devices. As a result, they shape new architectural patterns and operational models across industries.
Why Micro Data Centers Are Reshaping Deployment Models
The expansion of connected systems, remote work, and real-time applications has influenced how organizations design infrastructure strategies. Micro data centers offer a controlled and self-contained environment capable of supporting essential workloads.
Vertiv’s $1B PurgeRite deal deepens its AI cooling strategy
Image © Vertiv We are reading Vertiv’s completion of its roughly $1 billion acquisition of PurgeRite as a strategic step