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30 articles from Energy practitioners
$1.1 trillion in grid investment and AI data centers still face decade-long connection waits
Utilities plan $208B in grid spending in 2025 alone, yet data centers in Northern Virginia can wait 14 years for a grid connection.
Energy transition market reaches $3.17 trillion in 2026 as grid connection backlogs stall 1,650 GW of capacity
The global energy transition market hits $3.17T in 2026, but 1,650 GW of renewable capacity sits in grid connection queues worldwide.
Energy transition market approaches $3.2 trillion in 2026 as grid bottlenecks emerge as the critical constraint
The global energy transition market hits $3.17T this year, growing at 11.1% CAGR, but 1,650 GW of renewable capacity is stuck waiting for grid connections.
Blackstone acquires Dresser Utility Solutions to accelerate gas and water infrastructure modernization
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners is buying Dresser Utility Solutions from First Reserve, backing the 146-year-old metering and control equipment maker's ne
DC traction substations are becoming the new hub for EV charging and renewable integration
Staged modernization of DC traction grids can deliver 10–20% ROI by adding EV charging, storage, and renewables to existing substation infrastructure.
Energy infrastructure roundup: Gas for data centers, BESS buildout, and Canada's Pacific pipeline
74 US gas plants, 143 GW targeted at data centers; BESS deals stack up in Romania, Australia, and Poland; Canada greenlights Pacific oil corridor.
DOE geothermal funding and energy workforce strategy signal new demands for operators
The DOE has committed $171.5M to geothermal expansion and published an 8-principle workforce framework targeting millions of new energy jobs.
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta Are Now Energy Companies. The Rest of the Enterprise World Needs to Catch Up.
Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft accounted for 49% of all global clean power purchase agreement volumes in 2025. They are not buying energy anymore. They are building energy infrastructure. Every enterprise buyer that shares a grid with them needs to understand what that means.
Europe's power grid buckles under record heat: outages, nuclear cuts, and soaring prices
A continent-wide heatwave is straining Europe's electricity networks, forcing nuclear cutbacks in France, grid alerts in the UK, and a major outage in Germany.
AI demand, nuclear strategy, and grid innovation reshape the global energy sector
From Ukraine's AI-powered grid to Canada's nuclear push, energy operators are racing to meet surging power demand driven by AI infrastructure.
Data centers drove half of US electricity demand growth as time-to-power becomes the defining constraint
Data centers accounted for roughly 50% of US electricity demand growth, far outpacing the global share of 17%, with power timelines now outstripping build timel
Data centers drove half of US electricity demand growth as time-to-power becomes the defining constraint
Data centers now account for roughly 50% of US electricity demand growth, far outpacing the global rate, as power infrastructure timelines stall expansion plans
Blue Energy and GE Vernova Accelerate Gas-Plus-Nuclear Approach for Powering American Communities and Fueling Global AI Leadership
2.5 GW collaboration will work to advance world's first gas-plus-nuclear plant planned for Texas
Sol-Ark Turns Its Headquarters into a Real-World Proving Ground for Commercial Solar Innovation
The future of energy is often discussed in abstract terms, but Sol-Ark is turning that conversation into a living, breathing example. The company is transforming its own 300,000-square-foot headquarters into a fully operational proving ground for advanced commercial solar. Rather than merely selling technology, Sol-Ark is committing to use its own flagship innovations on-site—aligning energy…
Understanding the Infrastructure of Data Centers
AI and cloud computing are reshaping the nation's power grid as data centers double their electricity consumption by 2030
Understanding Modern Energy Infrastructure, Demands, and Resiliency Needs with ABB
Power grids face unprecedented strain as data centers and AI infrastructure accelerate demand beyond current capacity
Modular Microgrids Replace Full Grid Overhauls in Fossil Plant Transitions
Communities transitioning away from fossil fuels are finding faster, cheaper alternatives to complete grid replacements through smaller, localized power systems
Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: October 2024 Update
North Dakota's massive AI data center project advances toward powering next-generation computational workloads at scale
Moving Beyond Just Weathering the Storms: Enhancing Grid Reliability and Resilience
Utilities must modernize aging infrastructure to prevent costly outages as extreme weather events strain grids beyond their current capacity
Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center August Update
A 363,000-square-foot AI facility in North Dakota moves toward completion with major infrastructure milestones
Demystifying Enterprise Energy Sources, Use Cases, and Applications
Rising computational demands and sustainability goals are forcing enterprises to rethink their energy strategies and infrastructure investments
Applied Digital’s Green Tech Strategy and Sustainable Solutions Cut Costs
Energy-efficient data centers are powering AI advancement while delivering unexpected financial advantages for operators
Construction of the HPC Data Center is Prime Destination for AI Progression
Strategic data center infrastructure in rural America is becoming essential to scaling artificial intelligence workloads
AI Accelerators Have an Imperative to Help Solve for AI Computing Energy Efficiency
Organizations accelerating AI adoption must prioritize energy efficiency or risk undermining the technology's long-term viability
Heterogeneous Computing and Open Ecosystems Empower Developers to Focus on Innovation
Developers can now prioritize business problems over infrastructure constraints through diversified computing approaches
Data Sharing and GIS Integration: Critical Drivers for Successful Utility Asset Management
Utility companies unlock operational efficiency by breaking down data silos and mapping shared infrastructure in real time
Building Bridges in Energy: Collaborative Efforts Will Integrate Public and Private LTE Networks for Grid Modernization
Utilities are discovering that blending telecommunications infrastructure with energy systems holds the key to building grids that can withstand modern demands
From Scalability & Security to Holistic Data Integration: The Impact of LTE Networks in Grid Modernization
Unified wireless infrastructure proves essential as utilities balance cost pressures with the connectivity demands of increasingly complex grid operations
Utility Companies Should Aim for Flexible Network Solutions for Long Term Success
Grid modernization requires network solutions that adapt as technology and demand evolve, not just today's needs
Utility Industry is Prioritizing Bandwidth Optimization as Part of Network Integration Efforts
As power grids face mounting pressure from EVs and renewables, utilities are discovering that efficient data management is becoming as critical as the infrastru