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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Indiana — updated daily.
Recent Indiana data center news
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AEP data center and other commercial sales soar 12.4% in Q2
AEP’s Q2 commercial sales rose 12.4%, driven by data center demand. The company expects substantial growth, especially in Ohio and Texas. AEP purchased the 795-MW Green Country power plant in Oklahoma and plans to add 20.2 GW by 2033. Earnings dropped to $340.3 million, although operating earnings improved.
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Lack of power pushes rental increases in major U.S. data center markets: report
Rental prices in major U.S. data center markets are rising due to high demand from public cloud providers and AI companies. Northern Virginia leads in net absorption with 407.4 MW. Despite supply increases, data center availability is limited. Northern Virginia and Chicago saw leasing availability reductions, while Dallas-Fort Worth grew by 31.9%.
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Data center demand continues despite supply bottlenecks
Data center construction is thriving, with companies like MasTec and Fluor pushing to expand their presence in the sector. Market growth is fueled by institutional investments and increasing reliance on data centers. Challenges like supply chain delays and power constraints persist, urging industry professionals to adopt innovative solutions.
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Data center demand continues despite supply bottlenecks
Data center construction demand remains robust despite supply chain challenges. MasTec plans to expand its presence, while Fluor sees similarities to past manufacturing surges. Companies like Microsoft, Meta, and CBRE observe consistent market growth. Challenges include power distribution and equipment shortages, impacting project timelines and costs. Solutions involve innovative strategies and cooperation with suppliers. Lynch highlights the importance of talent with a track record in delivering successful data center projects.
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Lack of power pushes rental increases in major U.S. data center markets: CBRE
Demand for data centers in North America is rising due to public cloud providers and AI companies, with northern Virginia leading in net absorption at 407.4 MW. Pricing is surging, particularly in Chicago. Dominion Energy projects in Virginia may alleviate power constraints. Dallas-Fort Worth is the second-largest colocation market, with robust construction and pre-leasing.
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Meta to bring 210 MW of solar energy to Indiana
Meta is expanding its renewable energy portfolio by bringing 210 MW of solar energy to Indiana, supporting its decarbonization goals. The company has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint and has become one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy globally. Solarpack’s CEO, Leo Moreno, expressed excitement over this milestone in the U.S. market.
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Meta to bring 210 MW of solar energy to Indiana
Meta is expanding its decarbonization efforts by bringing 210 MW of solar energy to Indiana, supporting its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. The company has made significant reductions in its carbon footprint and has committed to renewable energy sources. Solarpack CEO Leo Moreno expressed excitement about the partnership.
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Bloom Eyes Opportunities in Data Centers as Net Loss Narrows
Bloom Energy’s Q1 2024 revenue declined 14.5% YoY to $235.3 million, with a net loss narrowing by 24.5% to $56.54 million. CEO KR Sridhar sees growth potential in data centers and AI hardware supply chain sectors in the U.S. and Asia. Operating loss improved to $30.7 million.
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AEP faces 15 GW of new load, driven by Amazon, Google, other data centers: interim CEO Fowke
AEP anticipates 15 GW of new load from data centers like Amazon Web Services and Google, reflecting a growing demand for electricity. Interim CEO Fowke suggests developing new tariffs to support this growth. AEP plans significant capital investments to enhance grid resiliency and manage the anticipated load growth, which could necessitate additional generation and transmission.
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Indiana snares $2B Google data center campus
Indiana attracted major investments in data center campuses from Google, Amazon, and Meta, following tax credits and incentives. The state’s favorable business environment, infrastructure, skilled labor, and growing tech sectors make it an ideal data storage hub. Other players like Oracle are also expanding their data center presence, reflecting the increasing demand for computing power. Governor Holcomb’s office highlighted Indiana’s appeal to data center developers.