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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Oregon — updated daily.
Recent Oregon data center news
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Global Solar Growth to Stabilize at 493 GW in 2025, Predicts Wood Mackenzie
Global solar sector recorded 495 GWdc installed capacity in 2024, reflecting a 14% year-on-year increase. Wood Mackenzie predicts new installations will stabilize at 493 GWdc in 2025. Rising electricity demand from U.S. data centers will be a key driver. Solar panel prices are expected to rise to $0.15/W FOB China, unseen since 2021, due to market stabilization efforts from major manufacturers. Despite challenges faced by China, which dominates solar manufacturing, other regions like India and the Middle East are ramping up production to cut reliance on Chinese imports.
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Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch
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Largest solar and energy storage project in U.S. achieves regulatory approval
US-based Pine Gate Renewables has received final approval from the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council for SunStone Solar, set to be Oregon’s largest solar project. The 1.2 GW solar facility with 1.2 GW/7.2 GWh energy storage will be built on 9,442 acres in Morrow County, featuring transmission lines, substations, and maintenance buildings. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.
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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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Interregional power transfer capability ranges from 1% to 92% across North America: NERC
NERC’s draft analysis reveals significant variance in interregional power transfer capability across North America, ranging from 1% to 92%, with highest capabilities in West Coast, Great Lakes, and Mid-Atlantic regions and lower in Mountain states, Southeast, and Northeast. A final report will be submitted to FERC by Dec. 2, 2023.
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Data center, AI load growth could threaten grid reliability: Conference Board
Data center and AI energy consumption are projected to soar, potentially straining grid reliability. Companies like Accelsius offer innovative direct-to-chip cooling systems to boost efficiency. Concerns arise over the impact on net-zero goals and utilities’ ability to meet demands, with some exploring collaborations, such as Public Service Enterprise Group’s talks with data centers for nuclear power.
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Data center, AI load growth could threaten grid reliability: Conference Board
Data center energy consumption is set to rise exponentially, potentially exceeding 1,000 TWh by 2026. Accelsius, LiquidStack, and Marathon Digital Holdings are developing chip-cooling technologies to boost data center efficiency. Josh Claman highlights the importance of innovative cooling systems to meet growing AI demands. Utilities must adapt to mitigate the impact on net-zero goals.
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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.
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Google taps Whiting-Turner to build $600M Oregon data center
Google has selected Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. to build a $600 million data center in Wasco County, Oregon. The 290,000-square foot facility will expand Google’s existing data center presence in the area. The decision was based on the region’s energy infrastructure, available land, and workforce. Google has invested over $1.8 billion in Oregon since 2006. Other tech companies like Meta Platforms, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, and Amazon are also investing in data center developments across the country.