Power Infrastructure

Massachusetts queue delays put 2027 solar tax credits at risk

Catalyst Power says a Massachusetts project tied to a 2029 upgrade could lose 30% to 50% of ITC value before grid work is done.

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.

AI data centers are cementing natural gas as the U.S. grid's indispensable fuel

Rising AI power demand is reinforcing natural gas's grip on U.S. electricity, with nearly 2,000 gas plants and 3 million miles of pipelines too embedded to disp

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.

Rolls-Royce reports 50%-plus order surge in data center energy as AI infrastructure demand reshapes power procurement

Rolls-Royce's data center energy orders jumped over 50% in H1 2026, while AI-native platforms are entering renewable and battery R&D workflows at scale.

Westinghouse files for public listing nine years after bankruptcy, as Brookfield plots stock market return

A burst of utility-sector deals in late July 2026 signals that enterprise energy procurement teams face tightening supply across nuclear, coal, and grid infrast

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

Grid energy in 2026: connection backlogs, AI load growth, and the infrastructure race reshaping enterprise power

From $3.17T in global clean energy investment to 14-year data center connection waits, grid constraints are now the defining operational risk for energy buyers.

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