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finance39 days ago
Gallup Poll: 71% of U.S. Adults Oppose AI Data Centers Nearby, 27% Support
A national survey conducted in March showed opposition to nearby AI data centers exceeds resistance to nuclear power plants, with environmental and resource concerns cited most often. The poll, released Wednesday, marks the first time Gallup has measured public attitudes on the f…
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Flex to Spin Off Cloud and AI Data Center Infrastructure Into Separate Public Company
Flex CEO Revathi Advaithi said the electronics manufacturer will separate its cloud and power infrastructure division into a new publicly traded entity. Advaithi told CNBC's Squawk Box that the timing makes a lot of sense for the move. The segment featuring her comments aired fou…
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Euronewsworld48 days ago
Denmark Halts New Grid Connections Due to 60 GW Backlog from AI Data Centers
Denmark's grid operator Energinet has halted all new grid connection agreements due to a 60-gigawatt queue overwhelming the system. AI data centers, drawn to the country's clean energy and cool climate, are the primary cause. Projections show data center capacity in Denmark reach…
techcentral.co.zabusiness53 days ago
Sungrow Hosts Third Global Renewable Energy Summit in Hefei, Introduces PowerMatrix System and Storage Innovations
Sungrow held its third Global Renewable Energy Summit from April 22 to 25, 2026, in Hefei, China, focusing on value-driven renewable energy solutions. The event featured unveilings of new technologies like PowerMatrix and PowerTitan 3.0, along with white papers and test results.…
Nader Moussa / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)world57 days ago
Duke Energy Announces $103 Billion Capital Plan for Power Expansion Over Next Five Years
Duke Energy announced plans to invest $103 billion over the next five years to expand power generation and infrastructure, driven by population growth and data center demand. CEO Harry Sideris expects the figure to increase amid the AI surge. The utility faces criticism from Nort…
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SK Group Announces Partnership with Vietnamese Province and Innovation Center for AI Development
South Korea's SK Group has partnered with Vietnam's Nghe An Province and National Innovation Center to foster an AI ecosystem. The agreements involve building AI data centers and related infrastructure. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won highlighted AI's role in Vietnam's growth duri…
qz.comtechnology59 days ago
Samsung Workers Rally at Pyeongtaek, Plan 18-Day Strike as Union Demands Stall Negotiations
Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied at the company's Pyeongtaek campus in South Korea on Thursday, indicating readiness for an 18-day strike next month. The union demands scrapping the performance bonus cap and redirecting 15% of operating profits to workers,…
news.google.comworld61 days ago
Renewable Energy Company Proposes Wave-Powered Sea-Based Data Centers for AI
A renewable energy company has developed a system for sea-based data centers powered by wave energy to address the high energy demands of AI data centers. The floating units generate electricity from ocean waves and process computing tasks offshore. Construction is underway, with…
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DataBank Secures $2 Billion Financing for Red Oak Data Center Campus Near Dallas
Dallas-based DataBank has obtained $2 billion in construction financing for three data center buildings in Red Oak, Texas, with plans for a fourth building funded by an additional $600 million. The campus, leased to a major hyperscaler, targets growing demand for AI inference com…