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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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CERAFILTEC et xAI coopèrent dans le cadre d'une gestion durable de l'eau pour le plus grand supercalculateur d'IA au monde et d'un MBR céramique
Germany-based CERAFILTEC has partnered with xAI to build the world’s largest ceramic membrane bioreactor (MBR) for the reuse of 49.2 million liters (13.0 million gallons) of municipal wastewater for cooling its data center in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This project, expected to be completed in 2025, emphasizes the growing demand for advanced ceramic solutions in wastewater treatment for data center cooling operations. The collaboration highlights the commitment of both companies to effective and sustainable water management, preserving precious potable water resources and assisting local communities.
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CERAFILTEC y xAI cooperan en la gestión sostenible del agua
Germany-based CERAFILTEC and xAI have partnered to construct the world’s largest ceramic membrane bioreactor (MBR) for sustainable water management at xAI’s AI supercomputing data center in Memphis, Tennessee. The project will enable the treatment and reuse of 49.2 MLD (13.0 MGD) of municipal wastewater, crucial for cooling the data center, which emphasizes water conservation and local community benefits. The plant is set to be completed by 2025, demonstrating a significant step towards sustainable water practices in high-tech industries.
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DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries
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Indiana Michigan Power Receives Order in Large Load Settlement
US-based Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) received an order from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regarding its large load tariff settlement filed in 2024. This settlement includes commitments from large load customers, such as data centers and industrial clients, to ensure their energy needs are met while also maintaining affordable rates for existing customers. The agreement reflects the energy demands stemming from significant investments in local data center projects by companies like Amazon Web Services and Google, totaling over $13 billion.
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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.