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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Illinois — updated daily.
Recent Illinois data center news
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DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries
US-based tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Google plan to invest a combined $325 billion in capital expenditures by 2025, with a focus on building data centers that will support AI technologies. Meta is building a $10 billion data center in Louisiana expected to consume power equivalent to two nuclear reactors. The growth of AI technologies calls into question the future demand for energy and data center capacity, as efficiency gains could reduce the need for new infrastructure. Liquid cooling systems are being adopted to manage the significant energy consumption of these new facilities, potentially avoiding the usage of millions of liters of water annually.
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DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries
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CBRE facilities management revenue surges over 16% in Q4 2024
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T5 plans five gigawatt-scale data center campuses, announces Chicago campus
US-based T5 Data Centers announced the development of multiple gigawatt-scale campuses, starting with a site in Grayslake, Illinois, designed to support 1.2GW across 20 buildings. The first phase of occupancy is set to begin in 2027, marking a key milestone in their vision to meet customer demand with sustainable solutions.
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DeepSeek, data centers and copper demand | Hotter Commodities
US-based DeepSeek has developed a cutting-edge AI model that reportedly uses less computational power than its predecessors. As data centers proliferate globally, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence, the copper demand is projected to increase significantly, with estimates of copper usage in data centers reaching between 330,000 tonnes and 420,000 tonnes by 2030. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella commented that advancements in AI might paradoxically lead to increased copper demand despite more efficient technology.
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Enel, Meta Announce PPA for Oklahoma Wind Farm
US-based Enel North America announced a new power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 115-MW portion of the Rockhaven wind farm located in Oklahoma. This marks the third PPA between Enel and Meta, building on their existing collaborations from previous wind farms in Nebraska and Illinois. Enel continues to expand its portfolio, executing over 100 PPAs representing more than 7.3 GW of contracted capacity to meet increasing corporate demand for renewable energy.
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Winning construction sectors under Trump
US-based contractors are expected to see a surge in data center construction, with projections indicating a growth forecast of 10% to 20% annually over the next five years. The energy demand for these centers is anticipated to triple within three years, consuming 12% of the national energy usage. Contractors are optimistic about future energy projects due to the push for fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
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Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch
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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.
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