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technology1 year ago

Energy Crunch: AI and Natural Gas Set to Strain Power Grids by 2027

A report from Gartner highlights the growing electricity demands of AI data centers, predicting that by 2027, new servers could require 500 terawatt-hours of power, equivalent to the consumption of 46 million households. This surge in demand, coupled with existing data center usage, raises concerns about potential power shortages and increased pollution unless new carbon-free energy sources are developed. Investments in fusion power, like Sam Altman's $375 million bet, are seen as crucial to addressing these challenges.

via TechCrunch|
#ai#carbon-free-energy#data-centers
energy2 years ago

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Seeks Support in Prague Amidst Nuclear Reactor Negotiations

Ukraine is in talks with Bulgaria to purchase two Russian-made nuclear reactors using EU funds, in order to address future power shortages. The reactors were originally intended for Bulgaria's Belene nuclear power plant project, which was abandoned due to Russia's withdrawal from the project and Bulgaria's inability to cover the costs alone. The Bulgarian government has been given 30 days to negotiate the sale of the reactors to Ukraine for €600 million. The EU Commission has announced that the potential deal could be financed with existing funds sent to Ukraine, as it would help strengthen the Ukrainian economy.

via EURACTIV|
#bulgaria#energy#eu-funds
climate-change2 years ago

"EU Climate Chief Raises Alarm on China's Growing Coal Industry"

The European Union's climate chief, Frans Timmermans, has expressed concern over China's expansion of the coal industry, citing the contradiction between China's plans to increase renewable energy use and the construction of new coal-fired plants. China, the world's largest producer of renewable energy, aims to make one-third of its power supply renewable by 2025. However, power shortages and challenges to electricity grids, along with water shortages impacting hydropower generation, have led to increased reliance on coal. China's carbon emissions, accounting for 26.1% of global emissions, have prompted calls for more ambitious targets from European and American officials.

via ABC News|
#china#climate-change#coal-industry
energy2 years ago

Powerless Millions: The African Energy Crisis

Millions of people in African countries lack access to reliable electricity due to ageing infrastructure, lack of government oversight, and a shortage of skills to maintain national grids. The Western-funded “Just Energy Transition” aims to help poorer countries move from highly polluting coal-fired power generation to renewable, environmentally-friendly sources of power. However, some critics argue that Africa should use all available sources to produce adequate power, including natural gas, solar, wind, hydropower, and especially coal. Investments of nearly $20 billion are required annually to achieve universal electrification across sub-Saharan Africa, according to World Bank estimates.

via The Associated Press|
#africa#coal#electricity