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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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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.
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Meta selects DPR for $1B Arizona data center
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has selected DPR Construction to build its $1 billion data center in Mesa, Arizona. The project is a greenfield development encompassing over 2.5 million square feet of space. Once completed in 2026, the Mesa data center will be one of the most advanced and energy-efficient in the world, using 100% renewable energy. DPR has previously delivered data centers for Meta in Oregon, North Carolina, and Sweden. The Phoenix region has seen a project boom in manufacturing and data center construction, including a $600 million Google data center. Demand for data center construction in the US remains strong, with activity increasing by 25% year-over-year in the first half of 2023.
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Google taps ‘carbon-intelligent’ computing platform to help maintain grid reliability in power crises
Google leverages its carbon-intelligent computing platform to maintain grid reliability during power crises in Oregon, Nebraska, and the Southeastern U.S. The technology, developed in 2020, reduces power consumption and responds to local grid events. Other tech companies like Google are also exploring demand response initiatives to optimize energy use at data centers.
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Google taps ‘carbon-intelligent’ computing platform to help maintain grid reliability in power crises
Google utilized its carbon-intelligent computing platform to navigate power crises in Oregon, Nebraska, and Southeast U.S., also aiding Europe during an energy crisis. This system optimizes data center operations for minimal carbon footprint and contributes to grid reliability. Other tech giants are exploring similar demand response strategies, envisaging significant benefits in cutting carbon emissions.