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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Missouri — updated daily.
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Recent Missouri data center news
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Hitachi Energy invests additional $250 million USD to address global transformer shortage
Hitachi Energy announced additional major investments of more than $250 million USD to expand global production of transformers’ critical components by 2027. The investment aims to meet surging transformer demand as the electrification of industries amplifies electricity needs. This follows a previous $6 billion USD investment announced in 2024, focusing on expanding production capacities across the U.S. and worldwide, with particular emphasis on facilities in Virginia, Missouri, and Mississippi.
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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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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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Solar projects on the horizon for Meta, D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments
US-based D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) and Meta signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a 250 MW solar facility in Missouri and a 150 MW solar facility in Texas. These projects, expected to be operational before 2027, add to their existing portfolio in Arkansas, Utah, and Virginia. Meta, a top corporate solar user in the U.S., aims to match its electricity usage with 100% clean and renewable energy.
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For data center cooling project, Advanced Cooling Technologies gets $1.1M DOE grant
Advanced Cooling Technologies receives $1.1M DOE grant to develop energy-efficient data center cooling systems.
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For data center cooling project, Advanced Cooling Technologies gets $1.1M DOE grant
Advanced Cooling Technologies receives $1.1M DOE grant for energy-efficient data center cooling systems.
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It’s time to stop fretting about load growth and get serious about demand-side solutions
Georgia Power’s 2023 plan predicts significant near-term load growth, prompting proposals for natural gas plants and modest demand response. Microsoft challenges these forecasts. Nationwide, data centers and electrification drive demand increases, but fossil-fuel solutions conflict with net-zero goals. Experts like Alison Silverstein advocate for demand-side approaches, highlighting their cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
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US to add 217 GW distributed energy resource capacity through 2028: Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie projects the US to add 217 GW of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) capacity by 2028, surpassing DOE’s targets. Various technologies like distributed solar, storage, and fuel-based generation will contribute to offsetting peak load demands. Flexible EV charging and building automation systems are highlighted for their potential growth, with a focus on regulatory support and coordination opportunities.
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Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan
Oracle plans a $10B data center expansion to compete with Google and Amazon. Supply chain issues slow down construction, while demand for data centers grows. Oracle claims to improve project delivery times. Ellison mentions enhancements in building speed. Google and Amazon have ongoing data center projects in various U.S. locations.
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Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan
Oracle is planning a $10 billion data center expansion to compete with Google and Amazon. Despite supply chain challenges, Oracle aims to build data centers more efficiently. CEO Ellison emphasized faster project delivery. Google and Amazon have initiated multiple data center projects across the U.S., facing similar construction hurdles.