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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across North Carolina — updated daily.
Recent North Carolina data center news
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Data center supply, construction surged in 2024 amid AI boom
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Forging sustainable steel and more: A talk with Nucor CEO Leon Topalian
US-based Nucor Steel has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable steel production by utilizing electric arc furnaces and recycling over 20 million metric tons of steel annually. The company announced a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and has partnered with ExxonMobil for a carbon capture and storage initiative that aims to significantly reduce the embedded carbon of its products. Nucor is also investing in advanced nuclear technologies and collaborating with tech giants like Google and Microsoft to explore new energy solutions.
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One Way Data Centers Can Help the Grid? By Being Flexible
US-based Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions has reported that data centers can significantly improve the grid’s flexibility by limiting their power use during peak hours. This action could potentially unlock tens of gigawatts of spare capacity in the US grids, as highlighted in a recent analysis from Duke University’s Nicholas Institute. This framework points towards a viable solution for managing energy demands more efficiently while accommodating increasing electricity consumption from data centers.
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UtilityInnovation Group™ Appoints Daniel Taschik as CTO of GridSure™
US-based UtilityInnovation Group (UIG) has appointed Daniel Taschik as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of GridSure. His experience in developing scalable digital platforms will be crucial for GridSure’s expansion. Taschik previously led infrastructure upgrades at Obé Fitness and received recognition from SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner. Under his leadership, GridSure aims to advance dynamic, sustainable grid solutions to enhance grid stability and support decarbonization efforts.
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing
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North Carolina Study Finds Surging AI Industry Could be Powered Without New Gas Infrastructure
US-based Duke University researchers found that the rising demand for artificial intelligence could be met without the need for new gas infrastructure. Their study challenges the justification that utilities are using to support investments in new gas plants and pipelines due to the surging demand from data centers.
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing
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Carrier unveils data center strategy, growth in HVAC sales in Q4
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Three Key Takeaways: Rethinking Load Growth in U.S. Power Systems
U.S.-based Duke University conducted a study analyzing the potential for integrating large flexible loads into the power system to manage increasing electricity demands. The study estimates that balancing authorities could collectively add nearly 100 gigawatts of large loads to the grid with minimal impacts, allowing them to manage demands during peak times by curtailing usage briefly. This flexible load approach is seen as a cost-effective alternative that avoids over-investing in new power generation infrastructure. The findings emphasize the significant role that load flexibility can play in maintaining grid reliability while accommodating future energy demands.
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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.