Discover energy trends, innovations, and challenges, including renewables and sustainability.
Solar Energy
This week, Meta announced its purchase of 200 megawatts of solar energy from multinational electric utility Engie, reinforcing its commitment to renewable power. The deal adds to Meta’s already impressive portfolio of over 12 gigawatts of renewable energy, a critical move as the tech giant continues to expand its
Energy
The demand for data centers is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with power consumption expected to double by 2029, according to a new report from JLL. This growth, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) advancements and expanding cloud services, is pushing energy infrastructure to its limits and raising critical questions about
Energy
Constellation Energy has landed a groundbreaking $1 billion agreement to supply nuclear-generated electricity to the U.S. government over the next decade. Announced Thursday, this deal marks the largest energy purchase in the history of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which oversees federal building operations. Powering Federal Operations
Energy
Nuclear startup Oklo has struck a significant deal with data center operator Switch to supply up to 12 gigawatts of power by 2044. If successful, Oklo’s small modular reactors (SMRs) could become a game-changer for powering energy-hungry data centers. However, the agreement comes with challenges, including regulatory hurdles and
Energy
Artificial intelligence’s sudden expansion has unleashed enormous potential—but at a steep cost: skyrocketing energy consumption. As AI models grow larger and more complex, they require vast amounts of power, leaving tech companies scrambling to find sustainable solutions. The Energy Crisis Behind AI Data centers, the backbone of AI
Transportation
General Motors (GM) announced it will cease funding for its Cruise robotaxi service, marking a significant shift in its autonomous vehicle strategy. The company will now prioritize developing self-driving technology for personally owned vehicles rather than operating commercial robotaxi fleets. Why GM Pulled the Plug on Cruise Cruise’s robotaxi
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google, in partnership with TPG Rise Climate and other investors, is supporting clean energy developer Intersect Power with an investment of over $800 million, the company announced on Tuesday. Addressing AI's Soaring Energy Demand Google's investment aligns with its strategy to expand data center capacity to
Business Insights
Alphabet stock soars on Tuesday, driven by a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing and growing confidence in the company’s AI tools and future growth. On Monday, Alphabet unveiled its Willow chip, a leap forward in quantum technology. The chip performed a benchmark computation test in under five minutes—a
Energy
The dream of nuclear fusion—an energy source that mimics the sun’s core—is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Multiple startups are preparing to demonstrate their progress, with hopes of solving the global energy crisis. However, technological, financial, and scientific hurdles still stand in their way. What
Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, “Willow”, which claims to solve problems in just five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers a staggering 10 septillion years to complete. This marks a significant milestone in the race for practical quantum computing – a field poised to revolutionize
Energy
Massive hyperscale data centers—designed to handle cloud computing and AI demands—are drawing interest from developers eyeing South Dakota as a potential hub. With its cold climate and abundant wind energy, the state offers ideal conditions for these energy-intensive facilities. However, the demand for electricity poses challenges for local
Energy
New research reveals that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than lithium-ion batteries, making them an innovative solution for lightweight and safe energy storage. This breakthrough opens doors for applications in medical implants, sensors, and other compact technologies. The Discovery A global team of