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business17 days ago

AI Infrastructure Stocks Surge as Power and Data Centers Become Key Winners

The article highlights the crucial role of infrastructure companies in supporting the AI boom, including data center developers like Equinix and Digital Realty, and energy providers like NextEra Energy and Williams, which are investing heavily in power and energy infrastructure to meet the rising demand driven by AI technology. These overlooked 'pick-and-shovel' plays are essential for the AI revolution and present significant investment opportunities.

via The Motley Fool|
#ai-infrastructure#business#data-centers
technology6 months ago

AI Data Centers Drive Demand for Clean and Innovative Energy Solutions

AI data centers are expected to increase their electricity consumption from 4 GW to 123 GW by 2035, posing significant challenges for power infrastructure, with obstacles like regulatory delays, labor shortages, and supply chain issues. Despite these hurdles, major investments are planned by utilities and tech companies, emphasizing the need for better collaboration and innovative infrastructure solutions.

via Newser|
#ai-data-centers#electricity-demand#industry-challenges
technology1 year ago

"AI's Soaring Power Demand Sparks Energy Crisis"

The rapid expansion of AI is significantly increasing the demand for energy, straining global power grids and leading to potential outages and higher electricity prices. Data centers, essential for AI operations, are consuming vast amounts of power, with some facilities using as much energy as tens of thousands of homes. This surge in energy demand is challenging the renewable energy goals of tech giants and nations, prompting investments in nuclear power and more efficient technologies. However, the path forward remains uncertain as the energy needs of AI continue to grow.

via Bloomberg|
#ai#data-centers#energy-consumption
science-and-technology1 year ago

Second Solar Storm Today May Bring Auroras and Disruptions, NOAA Warns

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned of a powerful three-day solar storm hitting Earth today, potentially causing power grid fluctuations, satellite disruptions, and radio blackouts. The storm, caused by an active sunspot, may also bring visible northern lights as far south as New York. This event is part of the sun's 11-year solar cycle, which is approaching its most energetic phase.

via Daily Mail|
#aurora-borealis#noaa#power-grids
weather-energy2 years ago

"Emergency Power Alerts and Grid Strain: Lessons from Extreme Cold in Alberta and Texas"

An Arctic blast sweeping through North America is straining electric grids from Texas to Alberta, leading to power price surges and warnings of potential blackouts. Texas is facing one of its biggest grid tests since deadly winter blackouts in 2021, with record power demand expected. Cold weather is prompting energy conservation pleas in Washington State and Alberta, while over 250,000 US homes and businesses were without power on Sunday. The extreme conditions can disrupt energy supplies and natural gas facilities, leading to power price surges in some areas. Texas, in particular, is on high alert as it braces for freezing temperatures and potential ice, with the grid expected to be most strained on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

via Yahoo Finance|
#arctic-blast#electric-grid-strain#energy-conservation
weather-energy2 years ago

"Emergency Power Alerts and Grid Strain: Lessons Learned from Extreme Cold in Alberta and Texas"

An Arctic blast sweeping through North America is straining power grids from Texas to Alberta, leading to surging power prices and heightened risk of blackouts. Texas, facing one of its biggest grid tests since 2021, is expected to hit a winter record of over 75 gigawatts of power demand, prompting the grid operator to ask for electricity conservation and warning of a potential energy emergency event.

via Bloomberg|
#alberta#arctic-blast#electricity-conservation
science-and-technology2 years ago

Impending Solar Storm Threatens Power Grids, Recalling Historic Sunspot Tornado

Scientists warn that a rare and powerful solar storm could potentially hit Earth in the coming years, causing widespread power blackouts, satellite failures, and disruption to communication networks. Solar storms, such as solar flares, coronal holes, or coronal mass ejections, can peel back the Earth's protective ionized layer, allowing more charged particles to pour through. The likelihood of such a storm increases during a peak of solar activity, which is expected in the next 20-year cycle. With our increasing reliance on technology and infrastructure, the impact of a powerful storm could be devastating.

via Business Insider|
#power-grids#science-and-technology#solar-storms
technology2 years ago

The Growing Reach of American Data Centers: Power and Demand

The demand for data centers is rapidly growing, fueled by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Tech firms are projected to spend $1 trillion on AI in the next five years, with a significant portion allocated to data centers. However, this surge in demand is straining power grids in major markets, prompting data center developers to expand into new locations across the United States. Traditional data center hubs like Northern Virginia, Dallas, Phoenix, Silicon Valley, and Chicago are being joined by emerging markets such as New Albany, Ohio, and Reno, Nevada. The growth of AI is expected to further drive this expansion, as the power requirements for AI applications are double that of traditional CPUs. Developers are seeking areas with surplus electricity and reasonable utility costs to accommodate the anticipated wave of data center development catering to AI.

via Business Insider|
#ai#data-centers#demand
energy2 years ago

Electric Vehicles: The Solution to Blackout Power Outages

As electric grids face increasing strain from extreme weather events, some homeowners are turning to their electric vehicles (EVs) as a source of backup power. The batteries in EVs, such as the Ford F-150 Lightning and the upcoming electric Chevrolet Silverado pickup, can store more energy than home batteries, making them a viable option for keeping the lights on during power outages. Utilities are also exploring the possibility of using EVs to support the grid by absorbing excess power and releasing it when needed. While the technology is still being refined, the use of EVs for backup power could help reduce emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.

via The New York Times|
#backup-power#electric-vehicles#energy
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Earth's Power Grid Receives Under 20-Minute Warning for Solar Storms"

Earth may have as little as 20 minutes to prepare for a solar storm that could severely impact power grids, as solar activity is expected to peak in 2025. Long-range forecasting in this field is currently inadequate, making it challenging to predict events over a longer timeframe. Solar storms can cause physical damage, disrupt systems on the ground, harm satellites, and lead to disruptions in broadcasting and navigation. A severe solar storm could damage up to 20 transformers, result in power cuts, and even disconnect parts of the network for weeks. Concerns persist regarding the untested equipment's ability to withstand a major geomagnetic storm.

via HT Tech|
#earths-magnetic-field#power-grids#science-and-technology
environment2 years ago

Heatwaves Overwhelm Southern China's Power Grids.

Southern and eastern China are experiencing heatwaves that are expected to persist through June, with temperatures exceeding 40C in some areas. The high temperatures are putting power grids under strain as air conditioners are turned on full blast at homes, offices, and factories in mega-cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen. Demand for electricity in southern manufacturing hubs has surged, with China Southern Power Grid seeing peak power load exceeding 200 million kilowatts - weeks earlier than normal and close to historical highs.

via Reuters|
#air-conditioning#china#electricity-demand
science2 years ago

Stunning Image Captures Massive 'Plasma Waterfall' on Sun.

Astronomer Eduardo Poupeau captured a photo of a 100,000 kilometer-high 'plasma waterfall' rising from the surface of the sun. These polar crown prominences are common but not often photographed. Experts warn that if the plasma is blasted away from the sun and hits Earth it could end up knocking out the planet's electricity grid. In rare cases, magnetic forces can also become so strong that the hot plasma erupts away from the sun and into space — in what is called a coronal mass ejection (CME).

via Daily Mail|
#astronomy#plasma-waterfall#power-grids