Energy Infrastructure

MasTec acquires Superior Group for $1.65B as grid buildout drives contractor consolidation

MasTec's $1.65B all-cash deal for Superior Group adds specialized electrical crews and equipment to its utility portfolio ahead of federal clean energy awards.

The Next Data Center Bottleneck Isn’t Power or Cooling — It’s People: The Data Center Workforce

With the rapid rise of AI workloads, data centers are being built with higher power density, stricter reliability expectations, and cooling technologies that are evolving faster than most teams can adapt. As a result, these facilities aren’t just getting bigger—they’re becoming harder to operate, harder to staff, and far less forgiving when something goes…

Execution at Scale: How Applied Digital Is Powering AI Infrastructure in Ellendale

AI infrastructure is evolving at breakneck speed, and the real challenge is no longer just designing next-generation data centers—it’s executing them at scale. As demand for AI-ready facilities grows, operators must adapt to immense increases in power density, new cooling technologies, and unconventional deployment locations. Power density requirements for AI workloads are pushing the…

Applied Digital’s Data Center Design for a 100 MW AI Factory Built from the Ground Up

AI workloads are redefining the limits of data center design and infrastructure. Legacy data centers, built for traditional co-location, cannot handle the density, thermal demands, or power dynamics of accelerated computing. The AI boom has upended the data center sector, forcing a rapid shift to liquid-cooled racks as facilities pivot from sub-10kW racks to…

September 2024 Update on Applied Digital’s Cutting-Edge Ellendale AI Data Center

A 363,000 square-foot AI data center in North Dakota reveals how enterprises are building infrastructure to power next-generation computing demands

In Bridging Together, Utilities and Broadband Partnerships are Shaping the Future of Connectivity

Strategic partnerships between energy providers and ISPs unlock billions in federal funding while closing America's digital divide

Designing Sustainable and Scalable Data Centers for the AI Revolution

Building the cooling and energy infrastructure required to power the next generation of AI without breaking environmental commitments

Applied Digital’s Ellendale AI Data Center: Pioneering the Future of Accelerated AI Computing in North Dakota

A 363,000-square-foot North Dakota facility sets new standards for powering the next generation of AI workloads at massive scale

Tailored AI Accelerators Pave the Way for an AI Infrastructure Surge

Custom chip designs are becoming essential infrastructure as enterprises demand faster, more efficient AI deployment across industries

International Women’s Day: Blink Charging’s Salute to Women Everywhere

Women across the EV charging industry are accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation and reshaping the future of clean energy

A Recent Energy Facility Expansion Sets Precedent for the Future of Energy Storage

Record-breaking battery expansion demonstrates how strategic infrastructure upgrades reshape the viability of renewable energy integration at scale

RIG-A-LITE’s LED Lighting Solutions are a Game-Changer for Industrial Safety

Specialized LED lighting designed for hazardous industrial environments transforms safety standards while reducing operational costs

DisruptED: How Energy Transition Leads To A Decarbonized World

The pathway to a decarbonized future requires businesses to fundamentally rethink their energy strategies and operations amid accelerating climate pressures

Navigating Risk and Opportunity in Decarbonization and Sustainability – Part 1 of 2

Business leaders face a critical gap between envisioning sustainability goals and executing strategies that deliver measurable environmental impact

The New Frontier of Decarbonization with Built Environments and the City of Tomorrow: Part 2

Building America's sustainable future hinges on solving a critical shortage of skilled workers in construction