Energy · Topic
Power Infrastructure
18 articles from Energy practitioners
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
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
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
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
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
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
Electric Vehicles are Fueling a Change in Battery Technology and the Energy Sector
The race for better batteries is reshaping how industries store and distribute energy across entire power grids
Grid Modernization is Bringing Utilities and Internet Providers to the Table. How Will Collaboration Shape the Grid?
Aging infrastructure and rising outages are forcing two traditionally separate industries to work together on solutions that could reshape how America powers it
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
Safe Infrastructure Could Put Nuclear Energy on the Fast Track Towards Global Adoption
Nations are betting on safer nuclear infrastructure to unlock widespread energy adoption and meet climate commitments faster