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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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Sunrise brief: U.S. distributed generation solar panel prices decline on oversupply
US-based Qcells received a $1.45 billion loan guarantee from the Department of Energy (DOE) for its Georgia solar plant, aiming to boost domestic solar manufacturing. PVH introduced a U.S.-made solar foundation system, the first to meet 100% domestic content standards. Prices for distributed generation solar panels have fallen 7% since August due to oversupply.
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Databank secures $2B to build data centers
Databank secures $2B to expand data centers in Dallas, Culpeper, and Atlanta by 2027.
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States can boost advanced nuclear business case with focus beyond electricity: report
States can boost advanced nuclear use beyond electricity through funding and policy support efforts.
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Wired for Resilience: Optimizing Data Center Energy Demand for an Efficient U.S. Electric Grid
Data centers increase U.S. energy demands; permitting reform could integrate renewable sources, reducing emissions.
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US nuclear industry needs further policy, regulatory advances: NCEW panel
US nuclear industry needs more policy and regulatory support to speed up reactor deployment.
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Phoenix GC breaks ground on $70M data center in Mesa, Arizona
Haydon starts $70M data center for Edged Energy in Mesa, amidst a booming regional tech hub.
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Computer engineers at ORNL pioneer approaches to energy efficient supercomputing
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With load growth and fear of rising utility bills, are low-income customers protected?
Rising data center demand threatens low-income customers with higher energy bills, requiring protective measures.
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Data center vacancy rate hits record low in H1 2024 as power supply challenges persist: CBRE
In H1 2024, data center supply rose but vacancy rates hit record lows due to power supply challenges, reports CBRE. Atlanta led a 26% pricing increase. Significant activity boosts were seen in Austin, San Antonio, and tertiary markets like Mt. Pleasant, Boise, and Cheyenne. Rental rates forecast to rise amid ongoing demand.
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Data center vacancy rate hits record low in H1 2024 as power supply challenges persist
In H1 2024, data center vacancy rates hit record lows due to power supply challenges and longer electrical infrastructure lead times, per CBRE. Atlanta’s under-construction activity rose 76%, leading primary markets. Rental rates are expected to climb. Hyperscale data development is notable in tertiary markets like Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin; Boise, Idaho; and Cheyenne, Wyoming.