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Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago

Oracle and OpenAI's second Stargate data center in Texas will be powered off the grid

Major AI data centers are deploying on-site natural-gas microgrids to bypass strained public grids and accelerate operational timelines.
#battery-energy-storage
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Environment

'We're not guinea pigs' - Cities fight plans for large battery energy storage systems over fears they will go up in flames | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Environment

'We're not guinea pigs' - Cities fight plans for large battery energy storage systems over fears they will go up in flames | Fortune

#offshore-wind
Environment
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Coal making a comeback as US datacenters demand power

US datacenter expansion and high natural gas prices are causing a resurgence in coal generation, increasing emissions and local air-quality risks while stressing grid capacity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Brits issued winter energy supply warning with tight days' ahead

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
UK news
Environment
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Ford F-150 Lightnings are powering the grid in first residential V2G pilot

Vehicle-to-grid programs enable F-150 Lightning owners to send battery energy to the grid, earn income, and bolster grid reliability and peak-demand capacity.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Bay Area bracing for hot temperatures as residents urged to conserve energy

PG&E called a Smart Day and urged customers—especially Smart Rate enrollees—to reduce electricity use during 4 p.m.–9 p.m. peak hours to ease grid strain and save money.
Environment
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

How Solar Power Helps NYC Handle Growing Energy Demands

Installing rooftop solar in NYC stabilizes electricity prices citywide while reducing household bills and easing projected grid shortfalls.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

PG&E's Moss Landing battery storage system will remain idle until 2026

PG&E's Elkhorn battery storage system, comprising 256 Tesla megapack batteries, automatically disconnected from the electrical grid when the nearby Vistra battery storage system ignited in January. The Elkhorn system remained inactive until June, when Tesla, which maintains the system, began a series of operational and safety checks in hopes of resuming operations that month. During its tests, a clamp failure in one of the megapacks caused a coolant leak.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California's last nuclear plant is poised to stave off extinction

The Diablo Canyon nuclear plant is in the midst of a relicensing process that, if successful, will keep it running for another 20 years. California's last source of round-the-clock, carbon-free nuclear power is undergoing a rigorous review to gauge whether it can operate in a safe and cost-effective manner without taking a major toll on the local environment. While the review is ongoing, keeping the plant running has become vital with tech companies desperately searching for power and the grid feeling the increasing strain.
Environment
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

California Senate greenlights energy reform bills as Democrats pursue affordability

California lawmakers are advancing bills to relieve rising electricity costs and regulate investor-owned utilities, led by Sen. Josh Becker.
#energy-policy
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
5 months ago
Europe news

U.S. Energy Secretary Tries to Blame Renewables for Spain's Power Outage

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright criticized renewable energy after a major power outage in Spain and Portugal.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Minister warns against blaming Spain's blackout on renewable energy

Spain's Environment Minister defends renewable energy after widespread blackout, emphasizing grid reliability and promising an audit to investigate the outage causes.
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