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Google just confirmed the location of its first small modular reactor
News Developed by Kairos, Google's first small modular reactor will be located in Tennessee, with operations beginning in 2030.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Majority of English data centers use less water than a 'typical leisure center'
News England’s data centers are surprisingly efficient when it comes to water consumption
By Ross Kelly Published
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Are geothermal data centers just hot air?
In-depth Geothermal power plant operators promise firm, clean power – but regional difficulties could keep it from being widely embraced
By Keri Allan Published
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Microsoft's plan to use human waste to offset AI emissions stinks of greenwashing
Opinion Hyperscalers are getting increasingly gimmicky when it comes to sustainability
By Ross Kelly Published
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Google says it will pause AI data centers to help overloaded grids
News Agreements with two utility companies will reduce AI data center demand during peak consumption times
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Could all data centers go solar?
In-depth The booming solar market could hold the answers as data center operators look to put a lid on emissions
By Keri Allan Published
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Meta working on a 5GW data center to supercharge AI infrastructure
News Mark Zuckerberg detailed plans for a huge infrastructure investment program in a post on Threads earlier this week – here's what you need to know.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Where next for data center cooling?
In-depth As data centers use more water to meet surging cooling needs, are viable alternatives waiting in the wings?
By John Loeppky Published
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Google emissions have surged 51% in five years
News While overall carbon emissions have increased significantly, the company is making solid progress in bolstering data center energy efficiency.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Data center water consumption is out of control, but cloud providers want EU lawmakers to go easy on them
News The European Commission says water shortages are being exacerbated by leaks and pollution, but also points to high usage from data center operators.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Plans announced to resurrect former steelworks as a ‘green’ data center
News Plans have been put forward to transform the former Ravenscraig steelworks in Scotland into a green AI data center.
By Ross Kelly Published
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The AI disruption: Challenges and guidance for data center design
Whitepaper Energy Management Research Center
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