Technology

AI Data Centers May Face Power Shortages by 2025

According to a new analysis by Gartner, a technology research and consulting firm, 40% of AI data centers won’t have enough power to function fully in 2025 without additional energy sources added to the grid.

Nov 14, 2024

Solar Energy Breakthrough Could Reduce Need for Solar Farms

Oxford University scientists have created a new type of solar material that’s extremely thin, flexible, and can be placed on everyday items like backpacks, cars, or buildings.

Aug 09, 2024

The Real Reason Billion-Dollar Disasters Like Hurricane Helene Are Growing More Common

While the number of costly natural disasters has risen in the past 40 years, researchers say this trend is driven by societal factors such as increased development in hazard-prone areas, rather than climate change.

Oct 24, 2024

How data centers and the energy sector can sate AI’s hunger for power

Expansion of data centers and AI technologies is driving America’s growing power demand, and experts project a threefold increase in electricity consumption by 2030.

Sep 17, 2024

Generative AI requires massive amounts of power and water, and the aging U.S. grid can’t handle the load

New data centers are rapidly emerging to support growing AI demands, highlighting concerns about whether the U.S. can generate enough electricity and whether the grid can handle the load.

Jul 28, 2024