In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, the backbone of this technological revolution—data centers—faces a critical hurdle: energy. These sprawling hubs, powering everything from cloud computing to AI algorithms, consume staggering amounts of electricity, often outpacing the
The energy sector stands at a critical juncture, grappling with an unprecedented surge in demand driven by high-intensity sectors like artificial intelligence data centers, which are projected to escalate power needs from a modest 4 GW today to a staggering 123 GW by 2035. This thirtyfold increase
In a nation racing toward a cleaner energy future, the quest for reliable, affordable storage solutions has become a critical challenge, especially as the grid struggles to store excess renewable energy for peak demand without high costs or safety risks. Enter sodium-ion batteries—a technology that
In the heart of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions, a pressing challenge is unfolding as PJM Interconnection, the entity responsible for managing the power grid and wholesale markets across 13 states and Washington, D.C., grapples with integrating massive data center loads into an already
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is driving unprecedented growth in digital infrastructure, data centers are grappling with an insatiable demand for reliable and immediate power, a need that has now eclipsed traditional priorities like proximity to fiber networks. This shift marks a
In a nation grappling with economic uncertainty, a staggering 9.7% annual increase in past-due utility balances has left millions of American households struggling to keep the lights on, highlighting the severe financial distress sweeping across the country. This alarming statistic, reflecting an
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