Power Demand

India's Evening Power Deficit Persists Despite Record Solar Capacity Growth

India hit record electricity demand above 270 gigawatts in May 2026, with evening shortfalls even as solar capacity has expanded rapidly, Reuters reported.

GE Vernova is adding HVDC capacity as grids scramble to serve data centers

GE Vernova’s UK transmission work and new HVDC JV land amid a project crunch where equipment lead times, not design, set power-plant schedules.

European gas at €62 per MWh is turning heat into an operations problem, not a trading story

Heat-driven power demand and reduced thermal availability are pushing European gas and power volatility back into procurement and continuity planning.

AI data center demand is forcing a rethink of every power asset on the US grid

Soaring electricity demand from AI data centers is reviving shuttered plants and spawning record-scale solar projects, but grid buildout costs keep climbing.

Europe's summer heatwave is forcing simultaneous power crises across Italy, Hungary, and France

Heatwave stress is hitting European power grids from multiple directions at once, straining procurement teams reliant on stable wholesale electricity prices.

Data center energy demand is forcing a redesign of power grids, and emerging markets like Andhra Pradesh are already building the institutions to manage it

Global data center spending could hit $7 trillion by 2030. Here's how grid operators and state utilities are structuring for what comes next.

US power sector CO2 emissions jumped 4% in 2025, just as SBTi opens its net-zero standard for comment

US power sector emissions rose 4% in 2025, driven by coal and data center demand, as SBTi launches its second public consultation on a new net-zero standard.

Data center power demand is forcing utilities to rethink capital plans and grid design in real time

CenterPoint hiked its 10-year capex plan on data center load, while Midwest wholesale prices topped $500/MWh amid heat and wind shortfalls.

Utilities set to spend $1.1T on grid infrastructure as electrification drives five-year investment surge

The Edison Electric Institute projects utilities will pour $208B into the grid in 2025, part of a $1.1T five-year build-out driven by surging electrification de

AI data centers are straining the grid faster than utilities can build. Fast storage is filling the gap.

AI data centers demand power in months; grid upgrades take years. Flexible fast storage and FERC action are reshaping how utilities keep the lights on.

Renewables surpass coal, oil, and gas as the largest source of new global energy supply in 2025

Ember data shows renewables led global energy supply growth in 2025, with solar up 30% and clean power meeting all new electricity demand.

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.

States accelerate virtual power plant programs as grid demand climbs

Massachusetts and Minnesota are making headline moves on virtual power plants, signaling a wider shift in how U.S. grids manage rising electricity demand.

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

Grain Facility Automation Upgrade Saves $100K

Frenchman Valley Coop (FVC) grain elevator in Culbertson, Nebraska upgrades automation with Kasa Controls, saves $100K Year-Over-Year How Automation Saved This Farm Coop $100K Year-Over-Year When the Frenchman Valley Farmers Cooperative, Inc had an expansion at its Culbertson site, they decided it was time to update the automation controls on its conveyor belts and fans…

Sol-Ark Installations: The Complete Solution for Reliable Solar Power

Sol-Ark is positioning itself as a cornerstone of reliable, efficient home and commercial power systems in the rapidly evolving world of renewable energy. Their high-efficiency inverters are designed to capture and convert solar energy with minimal loss, while their robust battery storage solutions ensure uninterrupted power, whether during peak demand or unexpected outages. This…

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

Powering the Future: Applied Digital’s High-Power Density Innovations Transform Data Centers

Advanced cooling and power systems enable data centers to handle extreme computational demands while maintaining operational efficiency at scale

MEPPI Leading the Charge in Grid Modernization: Pioneering Smart, AI-Enhanced Power Systems for Future Demands

Data center power consumption is poised to double by 2030, forcing utilities to rethink infrastructure with AI-powered grid solutions

New Energy Infrastructure Vs. Extending Fossil Fuel Plants: How Should the Energy Industry Tackle Aging Power-Generation Assets?

Power operators must balance rapid electrification demands against the infrastructure investments needed to prevent widespread grid failures

The U.S. Power Grid is Facing Increasing Demand. Mission-Critical Technologies Can Come to the Rescue

Strategic infrastructure upgrades and advanced technologies offer utilities a path to meet explosive demand without compromising reliability