Private equity firm Silver Lake is investing $400M to secure powered land it can sell to data center developers and hyperscalers. (WSJ) Already, Silver Lake, in a joint venture with principals at ...

Five countries account for more than two-thirds of the world’s total nuclear electricity generation capacity. (EIA) ...

Microreactors are moving from concept to test phase. Could they be the first new US commercial reactor design since the Cold War? (WaPo) The tech: Truck-sized units from firms like Radiant, ...

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On the last day of May, a diverse group of collaborators gathered at Tennessee State University (TSU) campus in Nashville for a powerful community demonstration: a virtual simulation of the 2020 ...

Google will reduce AI data center load during grid stress events under new agreements with Indiana Michigan Power and Tennessee Power Authority. (Reuters) These deals represent Google’s first formal ...

As the 21st-century grid rapidly evolves, utilities are under pressure to modernize not only their infrastructure—but the way they manage its construction. With growing demands from DERs, AI data ...

The potential growth of both the electric and information technology sectors due to artificial intelligence (AI) could enhance people’s daily lives and drive economic growth. However, realizing these ...

Challenges and Barriers Energy efficiency is crucial for achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mitigating climate change, and improving energy security. However, several ...

Most of us recognize that the energy industry has monopolistic traits—but do we truly understand how deep this control and strategic positioning goes? To grasp the full picture, it helps to look at ...

Across the United States, energy utilities are transitioning customers from analog meters to electronic “smart” meters, which capture customers' energy usage data and deliver the information back to ...

As the world transitions to renewable energy, 2024 has been pivotal in advancing sustainable battery technology. Several promising innovations and trends are helping reshape the industry, making it ...