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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across South Carolina — updated daily.
Recent South Carolina data center news
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Mitsubishi Electric subsidiary invests $86M in switchgear factory
US-based Mitsubishi Electric Power Products has announced an $86 million investment to build a new 160,000-square-foot factory in Pittsburgh region for advanced switchgear production and power electronics. The facility will initially produce vacuum and gas circuit breakers and create over 200 jobs when fully operational. The company is also upgrading its existing Warrendale, Pennsylvania facilities to support growing demand for transmission and distribution grid products aligned with US renewable energy goals.
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Vertiv expands capacity in North America, opens new facility in South Carolina
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Data center, crypto operations in 10 states drive all US commercial power sales growth since 2019: EIA
Data centers in 10 states led 1% growth in US commercial electricity sales since 2019, per the EIA. Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, and Arizona saw significant demand growth, while North Dakota had the highest at 37%. The agency predicts a 3% increase in 2022 sales, influenced by large-scale computing facilities and crypto operations.
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NV Energy seeks new tariff to supply Google with 24/7 power from Fervo geothermal plant
NV Energy collaborates with Google to provide 24/7 power from Fervo geothermal plant. Google’s proposed tariff aims to bridge the financial gap for renewable energy deployment. Golin emphasizes the benefits for both Google and NV Energy in accelerating renewable energy commercialization, leading to potential replication in other states with Duke Energy and other tech companies.
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Microsoft plows $3.3B into data center at former Foxconn site
Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in a data center at a former Foxconn site in Mount Pleasant. The project aims to create 2,300 jobs by 2025. To address power constraints, Microsoft is partnering with National Grid Renewables to build a 250-megawatt solar project in Wisconsin. The data center will utilize a closed-loop cooling system to recycle water, addressing environmental concerns. Builders and contractors like MasTec and Jacobs Solutions are eyeing opportunities in this expanding sector.
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Microsoft plows $3.3B into data center at former Foxconn site
Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in a data center project at a former Foxconn site in Mount Pleasant, expected to create 2,300 construction jobs by 2025. To address power constraints, Microsoft will collaborate with National Grid Renewables on a 250-megawatt solar project in Wisconsin. The data center will utilize a closed-loop cooling system to conserve water. Builders are optimistic about the growth potential in the data center industry.
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Duke Energy proposes new South Carolina gas plant to meet load growth, but groups question projections
Duke Energy has proposed a new gas plant in South Carolina to meet the state’s growing energy demand. The company expects a significant increase in load growth due to the booming population and economy in the region. However, some groups question the load growth projections and criticize the reliance on natural gas, calling for more focus on renewable energy sources like offshore wind. Duke’s updated plan includes the addition of advanced nuclear, solar, and storage projects. The decision on the plan will be made by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina in November.
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Megaprojects drive up demand for steel
Megaprojects in the manufacturing and data center sectors are increasing demand for steel, putting pressure on sourcing and prices. Contractors, particularly smaller ones, are facing challenges due to increased costs and longer lead times for residential projects. While steel prices have seen some decrease, they are still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. However, steel pipe and tube demand represents a small fraction of overall steel demand, so the impact on steel prices may not be immediate. Factors such as declining global demand and softer activity in nonresidential segments may moderate steel prices in the future.