#Data Centers
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Europe faces a critical choice between its world-leading climate goals and the massive energy needs of the AI revolution. Analysts warn of a retreat from green policies.
The AI boom is fueling a 331% surge in data center construction, but it's hitting a wall of local opposition. Explore the nationwide clashes over power consumption, electricity bills, and environmental impact.
Despite a sell-off in AI stocks like Nvidia, Wall Street's M&A market for data centers is booming. An inside look reveals deals valuing power at over $400,000 per megawatt, proving the real AI trade is in infrastructure.
As the AI industry's data center spending tops $61 billion, former Facebook exec Chris Kelly says the next race is for efficiency. The companies that solve AI's power and cost problem will emerge as the next winners.
The explosive power demand from AI data centers is forcing the revival of polluting 'peaker' fossil-fuel plants, posing a significant risk to climate goals and investors.
The White House has paused five major offshore wind projects totaling 6 GW, citing national security concerns over radar interference. The move could exacerbate energy shortages for the East Coast's growing data center industry.
Alphabet is acquiring clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to build its own power supply for AI data centers, a move to bypass strained local energy grids amid surging demand.
Google parent Alphabet is acquiring data center and energy firm Intersect for $4.75 billion. The move aims to accelerate infrastructure build-out to keep pace in the competitive AI landscape.
India's Adani Group plans an 'aggressive' push into AI, aiming for 1GW+ data centers powered by its own nuclear plants. This signals a new era where tech supremacy is tied to energy independence.
Japan is offering a $1.3 billion subsidy program, covering up to 50% of investment costs for new factories and data centers that run on 100% renewable or nuclear power.
Analysis: A new US defense bill unites AI, climate, and military goals to fast-track next-gen nuclear power, solving Big Tech's energy crisis.
The 2026 NDAA is a catalyst for next-gen nuclear power, fueled by AI's insatiable energy needs and military strategy. An analysis for tech and energy leaders.