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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Florida — updated daily.
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MARA Announces Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Updates for March 2025
MARA Holdings, Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, reported a 17% month-over-month increase in bitcoin production for March 2025. The company mined a total of 242 blocks, achieving a new record with 829 BTC produced. MARAPool’s energized hashrate grew by 1% from February, and they expect the completion of a 40-megawatt data center in Ohio by the end of April 2025. This aligns with their focus on expanding their footprint in energy generation while continuing to dominate bitcoin mining.
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Nation’s Largest Gas-Fired Plant Planned at Former Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site
Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) and Kiewit Power Constructors have announced the redevelopment of the former Homer City Generating Station site into a $10 billion natural gas-fired facility. This campus is expected to have a power generation capacity of 4.5 GW, making it the largest gas-fired power station in the U.S. Construction at the site is expected to start in 2025. The project aims to utilize natural gas from the Marcellus Shale and is part of Pennsylvania’s efforts to phase out coal-fired power by 2028.
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing on AI Data Centers’ Impacts on Electricity
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a hearing on April 24, 2025, to evaluate the impact of AI data centers on the state’s electricity infrastructure and economy. PUC Chairperson Stephen DeFrank emphasized the need to protect consumers while facilitating economic growth and technological advancement. The commission will investigate two major data center projects: Constellation Energy’s $1.6 billion restart of its nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island to provide carbon-free electricity for Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services’ $650 million data center purchase near a nuclear plant that will consume energy equivalent to 900,000 homes.
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How utilities can accelerate microgrid deployment
The article discusses the expected surge in US electricity demand, which is forecasted to grow by an average of 3% per year over the next five years. Utilities are adopting a multifaceted approach to meet this demand, including the deployment of microgrids. Duke Energy has implemented a solar-powered microgrid in Hot Springs, NC, to enhance reliability in remote areas. Meanwhile, Xcel Energy plans to establish a network of solar-powered energy storage hubs to improve reliability and support clean energy development.
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Hut 8 Operations Update for February 2025
US-based Hut 8 Corp. secured a 592-acre site in Louisiana for its new River Bend campus, which will house a 300-megawatt utility-scale power asset. The company is upgrading its ASIC fleet with new miners in place, expecting improvements in their hashrate and efficiency metrics. They aim to have 10.3 EH/s target for hashrate and 20.5 J/TH for fleet efficiency as they also progress on their Vega development set for Q2 energization.
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MARA Announces Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Updates for February 2025
US-based MARA Holdings, Inc. announced updates on its bitcoin production and mining operations for February 2025. The company’s bitcoin production per day increased by 4% compared to January, despite a decrease in blocks won and overall bitcoin production of 6%. MARA also reported the construction progress on a 40-megawatt data center in Ohio, which aims to enhance its energy efficiency and bitcoin mining capacity. The company holds a total of 46,374 BTC as of the end of February 2025 and did not sell any BTC during this period.
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Hut 8 Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
US-based Hut 8 Corp. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, marking a net income of $331.4 million on revenues of $162.4 million. The company has optimized its operations and secured a 12,300 megawatt development pipeline, with 2,800 megawatts under exclusivity as of December 31, 2024. They successfully reduced energy costs per megawatt-hour by 30% compared to the previous year’s fourth quarter, demonstrating a commitment to improving operational efficiency in energy-intensive industries.
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[포토] LG전자, AHR EXPO 2025 전시관 관람객 북적
US-based LG Electronics showcased its AI data center heat management solutions, including the innovative ‘Chiller’, at the AHR EXPO 2025, the largest HVAC exhibition in North America, held in Orlando from October 10 to 12. The company also presented its award-winning ‘Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump’, which received the ‘2025 AHR Innovation Award’.
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ABB unveils new direct drive motor technology for fan walls at AHR Expo
US-based ABB unveiled its ERH motor, a next-generation energy-efficient motor solution for HVACR applications, at the AHR Expo in Orlando. The ERH motor offers eco-friendly design, enhanced system efficiency, and reduced CO2 emissions, contributing to sustainability. ABB aims to empower OEM customers with innovative technologies for operational excellence.
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Carrier Introduces QuantumLeap, a Comprehensive Suite of Innovative, Energy-Efficient Solutions for Data Center Thermal Management
US-based Carrier Global Corporation has introduced Carrier QuantumLeap™, a comprehensive suite of innovative energy-efficient solutions for data center thermal management. This new suite aims to address the growing demand for efficient cooling systems in data centers, which are projected to reach a $20 billion market by 2029. The QuantumLeap solutions include integrated cooling systems and advanced thermal management technology, focusing on optimizing energy use especially in light of increasing AI-driven data processing requirements.