Meta signs deals with three nuclear firms for 6-plus GW of power
Meta has signed deals with three nuclear companies to secure 6-plus GW of power, including agreements with SMR startups Oklo and TerraPower to support future data center capacity.
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246 storiesClimate tech investment holds steady as data center demand grows
Climate tech venture funding remained essentially flat relative to 2024, with investors expecting data centers to dominate the conversation in 2026 despite potential bubbles.
Software startups emerge to optimize the strained electrical grid
As U.S. electricity rates rise and data center demand is projected to nearly triple, software startups are emerging to optimize grid capacity and integrate distributed energy sources.
MayimFlow uses edge AI to predict data center water leaks
MayimFlow uses IoT sensors and edge-deployed machine learning to potentially provide 24 to 48 hours of warning before damaging water leaks occur in data centers.
Grassroots groups block billions in U.S. data center projects
Grassroots opposition across 24 U.S. states has blocked or delayed some $64 billion in data center projects, citing environmental concerns and rising electricity costs.
Alphabet buys Intersect Power to secure AI data center energy
Alphabet has agreed to acquire clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion in cash plus debt assumption, aiming to expand power-generation capacity for data centers.