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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Tennessee — updated daily.
Recent Tennessee data center news
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Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce significant arrangement for gas turbines and associated equipment
Duke Energy forms a significant partnership with GE Vernova for natural gas turbines.
- Agreement to procure up to 11 American-produced GE Vernova 7HA gas turbines aligned with Duke Energy’s integrated resource plans.
- Partnership addresses growing energy demands driven by advanced manufacturing, data centers, and population growth.
- GE Vernova’s Greenville, S.C. facility expansion supports historic demand with nearly $600 million investment, including $300 million in Gas Power business.
- Investments include manufacturing process modernization, supplier capacity increase, and creation of over 1,500 U.S. jobs.
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New gas turbine assets to leverage Duke Energy’s existing infrastructure, lowering costs and speeding market delivery.
This partnership solidifies supply and capacity for Duke Energy to support future energy growth and modernization needs.
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Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce significant arrangement for gas turbines and associated equipment
Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce a significant partnership for natural gas turbines and associated equipment.
- Partnership includes a plan to procure up to 11 American-produced GE Vernova 7HA gas turbines aligned with Duke Energy’s integrated resource plans.
- Builds on eight previously secured 7HA turbines, aimed at meeting growing energy demand from manufacturing, data centers, and population growth.
- GE Vernova’s Greenville, SC facility expanded with nearly $600 million U.S. manufacturing investment, including $300 million in Gas Power business, creating more than 1,500 jobs.
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The arrangement utilizes Duke Energy’s existing infrastructure to reduce costs and accelerate deployment.
The agreement highlights tangible progress in Duke Energy’s strategy for reliable energy and economic growth support.
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Alberta prioritizing U.S. data center needs, former deputy minister says
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Radix IoT DCIM Platform Bolsters Global Datacenter Performance Levels
Radix IoT announced the launch of Mango DCIM, a data center infrastructure management platform designed to improve energy efficiency and sustainability in data centers. The platform offers real-time telemetry, global monitoring watchlists, AI workload latency support, and ESG reporting tools. Radix IoT aims to help data centers reduce energy consumption, optimize resources, and streamline environmental reporting, addressing concerns over the sector’s high electricity usage, projected to reach 6.7-12% of US electricity consumption by 2028.
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Wildfork Power Solutions Receives Equity Commitment from Chickasaw Capital Management
Wildfork Power Solutions has announced the formation of a new power generation platform, Wildfork Power Solutions, LLC, with an equity commitment from Chickasaw Capital Management, LLC. The company will provide scalable power solutions ranging from 20 MW to 200 MW for sectors including oil and gas, data centers, utilities, and manufacturing. This partnership aims to offer reliable, independent power sources and includes an option for near-zero carbon emissions to support sustainability goals. The deal underscores a focus on energy infrastructure and scalable, autonomous power solutions.
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Elon Musk's xAI is polluting air in Memphis, using more gas turbines than permitted, advocacy group says
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has installed 35 gas turbines at its data center in Memphis, Tennessee, which exceeds the 15 turbines it applied for permits to operate temporarily. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) alleges that xAI is operating without the necessary air permits and has contributed significantly to local air pollution, emitting between 1,200 and 2,000 tons of nitrogen oxides annually. Local residents have raised concerns about the impact of these emissions on their health, citing chronic respiratory issues and a desire for cleaner air.
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Request for Information on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure on DOE Lands
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore opportunities for AI infrastructure development on its lands. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance AI capabilities in the U.S. and maintain leadership in the field. The RFI targets industry input on potential development approaches and operational models for AI data centers at select DOE sites, aiming for operational commencement by the end of 2027. Responses to this RFI are due by May 7, 2025.
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HD Hyundai and Hyosung Heavy Industries Avoid U.S. Anti-dumping Duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce finalized anti-dumping duties of up to 18% on domestic ultra-high voltage transformer manufacturers, excluding HD Hyundai Electric and Hyosung Heavy Industries, which have production plants in the U.S. The duties apply to exports between August 2022 and July 2023, with Iljin Electric facing the highest rate of 18%. HD Hyundai Electric plans to invest 185 billion won to expand its Alabama facility, while Hyosung Heavy Industries continues to respond to local demand through its Tennessee plant. The duties are lower than those imposed in the previous administration.
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Secretary of State Peter Kyle speech to Nvidia GTC 2025
The UK government has announced plans to create AI Growth Zones to foster investment in compute infrastructure across the country. This initiative aims to transform underused land from the industrial age into sites for powerful data centres, with one site potentially hosting close to 2 GW of power. Local leaders have responded positively, providing over two hundred proposals to support this initiative. This move is driven by the recognition that energy availability is critical for the AI era, and aims to leverage the UK’s scientific capabilities to enhance economic growth.
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Why Geothermal is the Hot Ticket to Low-Carbon Data Centers?
The article discusses the potential of geothermal energy for powering low-carbon data centers.
Tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are expanding quickly, and data centers’ electricity demand is projected to rise significantly, reaching between 325 and 580 TWh by 2028.
The U.S. Department of Energy revealed that geothermal energy could avoid up to 516 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions by 2050.
Innovations in Enhanced Geothermal Systems are making it feasible for data centers to generate clean and reliable power, potentially supplying up to 15% of power in key data center hubs.
Major investments are being made by companies, including a partnership between Alphabet and NV Energy to secure 115 MW of geothermal power.