Georgia’s utility regulators have unanimously approved a massive $16.3 billion plan to increase the state’s power capacity by 50%, betting on a surge in demand from AI data centers. The plan promises lower rates for residents by 2029, but opponents warn it’s a risky gamble that could leave existing
The US electricity grid is facing unprecedented pressure from AI data centers and electrification. After years of stagnant demand, power needs are projected to surge about 25%, creating a potential collision between energy supply and demand.
GridBeyond just launched its Designer platform in the Southwest Power Pool to help energy asset owners maximize revenue and optimize operations. The AI-powered tool analyzes market data and project configurations to identify optimal strategies. It’s the latest move in a rapidly evolving renewable en
UK energy tech investment defies global trends with 24% growth to £4.5 billion. Startups are racing to solve the renewable energy cost paradox, but regulatory barriers and political uncertainty threaten progress.
A breakthrough mobile hydrogen generation system is solving the critical refueling problem that has kept hydrogen-powered drones from widespread deployment. By producing fuel directly from air and sunlight, this technology could transform military and commercial drone operations.
Google’s landmark nuclear power purchase agreement with NextEra Energy signals a strategic shift in how tech giants are addressing AI’s massive energy demands. The deal to restart Iowa’s Duane Arnold plant reveals the scale of the industry’s power crisis and the nuclear renaissance it may trigger.
Researchers have developed a dipolar passivation strategy that solves persistent interface problems in perovskite solar cells. This breakthrough enables record-breaking 30.6% efficiency in all-perovskite tandem devices, marking significant progress toward commercial viability.
New research shows Europe’s 21% electrification rate lags behind China and costs citizens three times more for energy. Accelerating adoption could transform energy security and competitiveness across the continent.
Generating AI videos requires up to 2,000 times more energy than text creation, according to new research. The findings highlight growing environmental concerns as video AI tools gain massive popularity.
Artificial intelligence video creation tools are consuming dramatically more energy than their text-based counterparts, according to reports from leading AI researchers. While generative AI as a whole requires substantial electricity, new findings indicate that video generation represents an exponentially larger energy burden that could strain power infrastructure as adoption accelerates.
The offshore energy industry is transforming how it handles engineering complexity and operational risks. According to industry reports, companies are adopting integrated approaches to tackle seabed uncertainties and data continuity challenges across project lifecycles.
The offshore energy sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation in engineering approaches and risk management strategies, according to industry analysis. Sources indicate that Acteon has consolidated multiple specialist subsidiaries into four integrated divisions to better address the increasingly complex challenges facing both offshore oil and gas and renewable energy projects.
