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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Georgia — updated daily.
Recent Georgia data center news
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Building Together: AWS and Suffolk Construction
US-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed $1.2 million to expand its renewable energy initiatives in eastern Oregon. The investment will fund a community solar energy program that aims to install rooftop solar systems on nonprofit organizations and community facilities. This project is expected to enhance the local tree canopy and biodiversity while supporting the community’s sustainability goals. The initiative marks AWS’s ongoing commitment to clean energy and environmental stewardship in the region.
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CBRE facilities management revenue surges over 16% in Q4 2024
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Bloom Energy, Chart Industries Announce Partnership for Carbon Capture
US-based Bloom Energy has announced a partnership with Chart Industries to develop carbon capture technology using natural gas and fuel cells to provide near zero-carbon power. The collaboration aims to rapidly deploy energy solutions for data centers and manufacturing sites while meeting emission reduction goals. This initiative could lead to cost-effective, onsite baseload power and contribute to carbon sequestration efforts as both companies leverage their expertise in generating concentrated CO2 streams.
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Data centers drive Modine’s Q3 growth; CEO sees no DeepSeek ‘slowdown’
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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.
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Solar’s Next Chapter: What Lies Ahead In 2025?
US-based Qcells has highlighted the solar industry’s continued growth, with projected deployments of at least 43 GW from 2025 onward, aiming for a cumulative total of nearly 450 GW by 2029. The company is also leading domestic manufacturing efforts with a new facility in Cartersville, GA, set to become the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere by 2025. Additionally, advancements in solar technology, such as perovskite tandem cells, are expected to increase module efficiency beyond the current peak of around 23%.
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U.S. AI Infrastructure Investments to Continue Growing, Morgan Stanley Reports
Morgan Stanley released a report highlighting the growth in investments in U.S. power infrastructure, particularly concerning AI data centers. These centers are projected to consume significant power, with more than 475GW expected to be developed, focusing on inference tasks. The shift towards sustainable practices in these projects includes the use of renewable energy and nuclear power.
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Going Nuclear: Why AI Will Lead the Next Energy Transition
US-based companies are investing heavily in nuclear energy to meet the increasing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI). As Big Tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google seek sustainable energy solutions for their data centers and operations, nuclear energy is being positioned as a viable option. The Biden administration’s executive order emphasizes the need for scalable energy production focused on AI development, highlighting the critical intersection between technological advancement and environmental sustainability.
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https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/38a95939-ae3f-4e6b-8b33-f203cc18e02d/Electricity2025.pdf
The IEA’s Electricity 2025 report forecasts strong growth in global electricity demand, driven by industrial production, air conditioning, and electrification. Renewables are set to meet most of the demand growth, with significant contributions from solar and wind. The report highlights the need for system flexibility and the role of coal and gas in providing it.
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New Clayco CEO expects data center boom to thrive
US-based Clayco launched Clayco Compute, a business unit focused on high-tech construction projects, including data centers and quantum computing facilities. The company anticipates over $4.6 billion in revenue from data center construction by 2026. A joint venture among OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle announced a $500 billion initiative to accelerate AI infrastructure development, including up to 20 data centers by 2028. Clayco addresses energy challenges in these projects through renewables and microgrid solutions.