Nuclear Waste Storage Crisis Intensifies as 80 Years of Material Remains in Temporary Facilities
Nearly eight decades of accumulated nuclear waste continues to reside in temporary storage pools and facilities across the United States, creating security and safety concerns. No operational permanent disposal solution exists globally, though Finland approaches completion of its geological repository.
OpenAI Plans $25 Billion Data Center Investment in Argentina's Patagonia Region
OpenAI has partnered with Sur Energy to develop a massive 500-megawatt data center in Argentina's Patagonia region. The project represents one of Argentina's largest energy infrastructure initiatives and highlights the growing power demands of AI computing facilities.
Local Opposition Grows to Large-Scale Battery Storage Projects Over Safety Concerns
Dozens of municipalities across the United States have implemented moratoriums on battery energy storage systems following safety incidents. The pushback comes as developers added nearly 5,000 megawatts of new storage capacity in the second quarter alone.
Real Estate Giant Prologis Leverages Energy Infrastructure for Data Center Expansion
Prologis positions itself as a major player in the data center market by capitalizing on its energy generation capabilities and microgrid development. The company has secured over 1 gigawatt of power capacity and plans to invest $8 billion in data center construction across 20 properties.
Data Center Power Demand Surge Highlights US Grid Infrastructure Crisis
Major technology companies' expanding AI operations are straining US electricity infrastructure, with new developments requiring power loads equivalent to major cities. Grid experts warn of significant bottlenecks as data center demand outpaces power supply capacity.
Data Center Power Scarcity Drives $9 Billion AI Infrastructure Battle
Core Scientific's transformation from bankrupt crypto miner to $9 billion acquisition target highlights the critical role of electricity access in the AI data center boom. Shareholders are challenging the proposed CoreWeave merger, arguing the company's power portfolio is undervalued.
Industrial Equipment Makers Capture Growing Share of AI Data Center Infrastructure Boom
Non-technology companies including Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Caterpillar, and Rolls-Royce are positioning for significant growth as data center infrastructure spending outside IT equipment reaches $147 billion by 2028. Power generation and cooling systems represent the fastest-growing segments.
Retired Coal Plant Infrastructure Accelerates Power Grid Expansion for AI Data Centers
Energy companies are repurposing closed coal plant grid connections to fast-track new power generation projects, bypassing typical two-year interconnection delays. The strategy supports surging electricity demand from AI operations while enabling transitions to natural gas, renewables, and emerging nuclear technologies.
American Power Grid Faces Critical Infrastructure Crisis as Nearly Half of System Exceeds Useful Lifespan
Bank of America analysis reveals 30-46% of US electrical grid infrastructure has surpassed its operational lifespan, contributing to declining reliability and increased outages. Rising demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, and electrification threatens to overwhelm aging transmission networks.