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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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Inside the US Data Center Boom: What’s powering the next tech revolution?
US-based tech companies are experiencing a surge in data center demand driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative technologies. With data centers expected to triple their share of US power consumption by 2030, firms like Amazon and Microsoft are facing regulatory uncertainties that could impact their infrastructure projects. The anticipated electricity demand from US data centers could reach between 248 TWh and 606 TWh by 2030, necessitating significant new power supply investments equivalent to energizing numerous gas and renewable sources.
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Data center supply, construction surged in 2024 amid AI boom
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The SMR Gamble: Betting on Nuclear to Fuel the Data Center Boom
US-based tech giants including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have committed significant investments to advance nuclear power as a solution to their growing energy demands from AI-driven data centers. Microsoft and Constellation Energy invested $1.6 billion to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, targeting a 2028 reopening. Additionally, Google signed an agreement with Kairos Power to develop a 500-MW fleet of small modular reactors by 2035. Amazon announced plans to back multiple SMR projects totaling 5 GW in energy capacity, indicating a strong industry push towards nuclear solutions to meet sustainability targets.
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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.