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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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Catalyst Podcast: The case for colocating data centers and generation
US-based Intersect Power has announced a partnership with TPG and Google to invest approximately $800 million into developing co-located solar and storage facilities at data center sites across the United States. This collaboration aims to streamline the energy supply for data centers and catalyze $20 billion in renewable energy projects by 2030. Intersect focuses on enabling the rapid deployment of renewable energy resources in response to increasing demands from sectors like AI and digital manufacturing.
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Losing construction sectors under Trump
The Trump administration’s energy policies have left the wind and solar sectors essentially unsupported, as a significant executive order temporarily suspended new leases for wind projects. This decision affects the development of ongoing and future renewable projects in the U.S. Additionally, the administration indicated potential cuts in funding for EV infrastructure, voicing plans to rescind the electric vehicle mandate established by Biden.
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Texas A&M Launches SMR ‘Energy Proving Ground’ with Selection of Four Nuclear Firms
Texas A&M University System has unveiled four nuclear developers including Kairos Power, Terrestrial Energy, Natura Resources, and Aalo Atomics to explore building small modular reactors (SMRs) at the RELLIS campus in Texas. Dubbed “The Energy Proving Ground,” the project is part of a state-supported initiative expected to pave the way for advanced reactor deployment in Texas within five to seven years. The consortium is targeting a combined output of 10 MW to 1 GW and aims to be operational by the early to mid-2030s.
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Winning construction sectors under Trump
US-based contractors are expected to see a surge in data center construction, with projections indicating a growth forecast of 10% to 20% annually over the next five years. The energy demand for these centers is anticipated to triple within three years, consuming 12% of the national energy usage. Contractors are optimistic about future energy projects due to the push for fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
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Meta seeks up to 4 GW of new nuclear power to help meet AI, sustainability objectives
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Schneider Electric to buy 75% stake in data center cooling firm Motivair
Schneider Electric acquires 75% of Motivair to enhance data center liquid cooling capabilities.
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Amazon announces small modular reactor deals with Dominion, X-energy, Energy Northwest
Amazon partners with Dominion, X-energy, and Energy Northwest to expand U.S. small modular reactors.
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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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States can boost advanced nuclear business case with focus beyond electricity: report
States can boost advanced nuclear use beyond electricity through funding and policy support efforts.
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Ørsted switches on 1.2 GWh Arizona battery