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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Texas — updated daily.
Recent Texas data center news
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Data Center REITs See Robust Demand Despite Power, Supply Constraints
The article discusses the robust demand in the U.S. data center sector driven mainly by AI and hyperscaler technology companies.
- Data center REITs benefit from unprecedented growth fueled by AI, cloud computing, 5G, and digital services, with hyperscalers driving record expansion.
- Power constraints present a key challenge, including securing long-term power access and transmission, with exploration of alternative power sources like gas plants and mothballed nuclear power plants.
- Liquid cooling technologies are becoming increasingly necessary to manage higher power densities in AI training and inferencing workloads.
- Major markets include Northern Virginia, Atlanta, Phoenix, Columbus (Ohio), West Texas, and Reno (Nevada), with international revenue significant, especially in Asia.
- The Stargate Project involves a $500 billion investment to develop digital infrastructure; tariffs might affect construction cost and supply chains.
The article highlights opportunities and challenges ahead for REITs in the data center industry amid evolving AI demands and power supply issues, suggesting strategic expansion and financing approaches.
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Duke Energy, GE Vernova Strike Major Gas Turbine Deal to Support Explosive Demand Growth
Duke Energy has entered a significant partnership with GE Vernova for the supply of up to 11 advanced 7HA gas turbines to support its integrated resource plans (IRPs).
- Duke Energy aims to meet rising power demand driven by growth in advanced manufacturing, data centers, and population.
- Industry-wide turbine supply shortages are leading utilities like Duke, NextEra, Entergy, and NRG to secure long-term procurement agreements and investment in manufacturing expansion.
- GE Vernova is investing $160 million in its Greenville, South Carolina facility to increase production capacity by 25%, part of a $600 million U.S. manufacturing expansion.
- Duke’s updated resource plans include combined cycle natural gas plants, battery storage, and transmission upgrades to meet 1.5-5% projected annual load growth across its service areas through 2032.
This partnership reflects a strategic focus on dispatchable natural gas generation amid high demand and supply chain constraints, aiming to accelerate clean energy infrastructure deployment.
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Belltown Power Announces Development of Six Data Center Sites in North Texas
Belltown Power Texas announces the development of six new data center sites across the North Texas DFW metroplex counties.
- Combined load request for these sites totals 1,435 MW.
- Sites are strategically located near major transmission hubs and around Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, enabling rapid interconnections.
- Company leverages over eight years of experience developing green-field utility scale solar and battery projects, with more than 3 GW operational or under construction in North Texas.
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One site of 15 MW already secured committed capacity; others are in utility study phases.
Belltown’s entry into data center development is a natural extension of its renewable energy efforts, creating operational synergies between solar, battery storage, and data center projects.
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VanTran and MGM Transformers Strengthen U.S. Energy Supply Chain with Texas Expansion
MGM Transformers and VanTran Transformers have opened a new 430,000 sq. ft. advanced manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas.
- The new plant is projected to create 700 high-quality American jobs over five years.
- This expansion increases domestic production capacity by over $1 billion annually, focusing on liquid-filled transformers for data centers, renewable energy, EV charging, and utilities.
- The combined company aims to reduce lead times, enhance US energy infrastructure, and advance electrification goals.
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The facility strengthens national supply chain resilience by reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
This expansion reinforces US industrial resilience and supports energy transition infrastructure initiatives.
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Net Zero Data Center Alliance Forms to Pioneer Sustainable Data Infrastructure
The Net Zero Data Center Alliance is launched to pioneer sustainable data center infrastructure integrating gas power, bio-farm technology, and zero-emission solutions.
- Partners include INNOVO (Profitable Net Zero), ESS, ARCO Design/Build, and Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation.
- INNOVO provides bio-farm technology that converts CO2 emissions from power generation into valuable products.
- ESS contributes power infrastructure with multi-generator redundancy and battery storage integration.
- ARCO Design/Build offers design-build expertise enabling faster project delivery through single-source accountability.
- Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation provides investment support and community integration.
- Initial pilot facilities are planned with full-scale deployment targeted for late 2025, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by over 90% compared to traditional data centers while maintaining competitive operational costs.
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Trina Storage North America and FlexGen Partner to Deliver 371 MWh Grid-Scale Energy Storage System in Houston, Texas
Trina Storage partners with FlexGen to deploy a 371 MWh battery energy storage system in Houston, Texas.
- The project represents Trina Storage’s largest grid-scale deployment in North America.
- FlexGen provides system integration and its HybridOS™ energy management software for optimized operational efficiency.
- The project involves equity and tax offtake partners including Macquarie and KeyBank, supporting investment confidence.
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Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 solution and FlexGen’s software aim to enhance grid reliability and accelerate energy storage deployment.
This collaboration reflects growing demand and advancements in flexible energy storage in North America, positioning the partners at the forefront of the energy transition.
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TMEIC Breaks Ground on Third Manufacturing Facility in Texas
TMEIC Corporation Americas has announced the development of a new 267,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Waller County, Texas, scheduled to open in June 2026. The facility will produce uninterruptible power supplies and medium voltage drives, supporting data centers, oil and gas markets, and other critical infrastructure sectors. The project has received support from the Texas Enterprise Fund and local property tax incentives, with an initial creation of 200 jobs and plans to expand to 500. The site will include training centers, research laboratories, and sustainable energy systems incorporating photovoltaic and energy storage solutions.
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Alberta prioritizing U.S. data center needs, former deputy minister says
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Data Storage Converter Market Size to Surpass USD 4.98 Billion by 2032, Owing to Rising Digital Transformation and Demand for Scalable Data Infrastructure | SNS Insider
The article reports on the growth of the Data Storage Converter Market, which was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 4.98 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 10.11% from 2024 to 2032. The market expansion is driven by rising digital transformation and demand for scalable data infrastructure across multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Major companies such as ADATA Technology, Apacer, Broadcom, and VMware are involved in this sector, and the market’s growth is linked to increasing data security standards, regulatory compliance, and technological investments in data management and storage solutions in these regions.
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As AI manufacturing grows, so does the tech's environmental damage
The article reports on the rapid growth of AI hardware manufacturing and its significant increase in electricity consumption, especially in East Asia, driven by new chipmaking facilities. It discusses the environmental impact, including increased reliance on fossil fuels, and highlights potential investments in renewable energy sources by major tech firms. The Greenpeace and IEA reports emphasize concerns over energy sustainability and environmental footprints associated with AI manufacturing and data centers.