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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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Watt’s New: January 2025
US-based Powin has highlighted its commitment to creating a smarter and cleaner energy grid through various initiatives. The company emphasizes ethical sourcing and a sustainable supply chain as part of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. In partnership with BHE Renewables, Powin is developing one of the world’s largest solar and storage microgrids in Ravenswood, West Virginia, featuring a 106 MW solar array combined with their 50 MW Centipede™ Stack800 energy storage system. Additionally, they are dedicated to responsible battery recycling to support a cleaner energy future.
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APV Delivers High-Intensity Performance with Capella Heat Exchanger Plates
US-based SPX FLOW, Inc. has introduced a new line of Capella heat exchanger plates designed for high-intensity heat transfer, significantly improving efficiency in industrial applications. The new technology reduces the number of plates required in a heat exchanger, leading to lower capital and operating expenditures. Notably, the higher heat transfer efficiency attained with the Capella plates results in substantial energy savings. Sam Glover, Product Manager, emphasized that this innovation helps maximize operational efficiency and minimize environmental impacts.
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Carrier TechVantage Initiative plans to train over 100,000 HVAC technicians in 5 years
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Report: More Records for U.S. Energy Storage Deployment
The US energy storage market has achieved record-breaking growth in Q3 2023, with total deployments of 3,806 MW and 9,931 MWh, representing an 80% and 58% increase year-over-year. Texas and California led the grid-scale segment, with Texas tripling installations to 1.7 GW and California adding 6 GWh. The residential sector also set an all-time record with 346 MW installed, showing strong growth across multiple market segments.
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US energy storage market has record-breaking Q3
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A Virginia proposal would give the state a role in siting solar and storage over 20 MW
The Virginia Commission on Electric Utility Regulation has proposed new standards for siting and permitting of solar and storage projects. The proposal includes creating an advisory board to determine critical interconnection projects, developing a statewide ordinance for siting and permitting, and requiring regional energy plans to meet state renewable portfolio standards. The plan includes $4 million in funding for regional energy planning and establishes renewable portfolio standards of 41% by 2030 and 100% by 2045 for Dominion Energy.
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THE BIG PICTURE: How Much Power Will Data Centers Consume? (Infographic)
Global data centers have shown significant electricity consumption growth, with U.S. facilities consuming 150 TWh (3% of national demand) and global usage at 340 TWh (1.3% of worldwide use) in 2023. EPRI, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and other major research organizations project dramatic increases in data center power demand through 2030, driven by AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has partnered with major utilities, tech companies like Google, Meta, and NVIDIA to launch the Data Center Flexible Load Initiative (DCFlex) in 2025, exploring innovative strategies for integrating data centers into the power grid.
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Google, Kairos Power ink 500-MW advanced nuclear reactor deal
Google and Kairos Power signed a deal for a 500-MW nuclear reactor for clean energy.
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Climate Change Solutions - October 8, 2024
EESI updates emissions reduction methods, promotes COP29 events, and seeks new hires in communications.
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With load growth and fear of rising utility bills, are low-income customers protected?
Rising data center demand threatens low-income customers with higher energy bills, requiring protective measures.