Datacentres need to consider alternatives to grid connection

TNB powering 36 data centres as of Q1 2026, says Energy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has supplied electricity to 36 operating data centres with a plan...

Business : TNB Supplies Power To 36 Data Centres Through 1Q 2026 - PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has supplied electricity to 36 operating data centres with a planned supply capacity of around 4.5 gigawatts (GW) through the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).

Masayoshi Son Dismisses Musk's Idea For Orbital Data Centers

The main advantage of building data centers in space would be to slash electricity costs. But such expenses comprise a small fraction of the cost of operating data centers, compared with hardware like...

U.S. Grid Outlook 2026: Renewables Add Over 90 GW As Data Center Demand Tests Reliability

U.S. Grid Outlook 2026: Renewables Add Over 90 GW As Data Center Demand Tests Reliability

Meta data centre in Alberta to start up ahead of adjacent Greenlight power plant

META's new data centre, being built north of Edmonton, will be allowed to connect to Alberta's electrical grid before its new natural gas-fired power plant is ready

Data centres could help stabilise New Zealand’s power grid, Schneider Electric boss says

Data centres could help stabilise New Zealand’s power grid, Schneider Electric boss says

YTL Power berdepan cabaran bekalan elektrik bagi perluasan pusat data

PETALING JAYA: Keupayaan mendapatkan bekalan elektrik tambahan dikenal pasti sebagai antara cabaran utama yang perlu ditangani segera oleh YTL Power International Berhad dalam usaha merealisasikan sasaran pengembangan agresif pusat data (DC) sehingga kapasiti 2.4 gigawatt (GW), menurut MBSB Research. Firma penyelidikan itu berkata, selain isu bekalan elektrik, syarikat juga memerlukan perbelanjaan modal yang besar bagi ... Read more The post YTL Power berdepan cabaran bekalan elektrik bagi perluasan pusat data appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Energy Department Wants Data Centers to Stop Draining the Grid During Brutal Heat Wave

The department gave a major grid manager the green light to require data centers to rely on backup power.

Indonesia needs compute cluster development to boost AI capabilities

The Ministry of Communication and Digital has underscored the importance of developing national compute clusters as a ...

'Historic' Order From Regulator Could Ease Data Center Power Pinch

The country’s top energy regulator has ordered regional grid operators to develop new plans to connect data centers to power as fast as possible while preserving grid reliability and avoiding rising electricity bills for consumers. The action carries...

New WASA connection service available at both e-Khidmat Centres in city

New WASA connection service available at both e-Khidmat Centres in city

Masayoshi Son dismisses Musk’s idea for orbital data centers

The main advantage of building data centers in space would be to slash electricity costs, but such expenses comprise a small fraction of total costs.

ALTON Backs CBN Data Localisation Rule For Banks, Fintechs

Telcos support CBN directive on local data hosting, say Nigeria has capacity and should strengthen data sovereignty.

Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions

Data centers are driving up the company’s use of electricity—and carbon pollution.

Danielle Smith announces new power-plant for AI data centre

Alberta’s premier claims it’ll probably reduce electricity costs; don’t count on that, though, says the Pembina Institute. The post Danielle Smith announces new power-plant for AI data centre appeared first on rabble.ca.

“Just Unplug It”: Woman Questions Why Residents Must Conserve Water While Data Centers Continue Operating

As demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence grows, data centers are expanding across the country, and in order to keep these centers running, they rely on massive amounts of electricity and water. The electricity is for the obvious, but the water helps with cooling because of the high amounts of heat these centers generate, Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post “Just Unplug It”: Woman Questions Why Residents Must Conserve Water While Data Centers Continue Operating appeared first on The Daily Dot.

NextEra’s Acquisition of Dominion Energy Would Result in Corporate Mega-Utility

The utility merger seeks to exploit the data center boom for profit and political clout, at ratepayers’ expense.

Starlink offers free internet service to customers in earthquake-hit areas of Venezuela

Satellite internet provider extends free service through July 25 as earthquakes disrupt power and telecommunications infrastructure

Data Centers Should Pay Their Own Way

Data Centers Should Pay Their Own Way

Transmed Enhances Security Operations for the AI Era with Palo Alto Networks

Transmed, one of the region’s largest and fastest growing FMCG companies, has transformed its security operations centre (SOC) with a fully managed deployment of Palo Alto Networks AI-driven Cortex platform through the Unit 42 Managed XSIAM (MSIAM) service. The deployment enables Transmed to neutralize an increasingly complex threat landscape with industry-leading AI and automation, while [] The post Transmed Enhances Security Operations for the AI Era with Palo Alto Networks appeared first on Middle East News 247.

15 Myths about Data Centers—and the Taxpayer Perspective

By Jess Ward, Leah Vukmir.

China wants its green power wired straight into the data centre

In the desert outside Zhongwei, in the northwestern region of Ningxia, four dedicated power lines now run from a field of solar panels to a cluster of computers. They do not pass through the public grid. That detail, dull as it sounds, is the whole point. China is encouraging its sprawling data centre industry to [] This story continues at The Next Web

Meta data centre in Alberta to start operating before neighbouring power plant

It will be four years before a new natural gas-fired power plant north of Edmonton is operating and able to serve the massive data centre Meta Platforms Inc. is planning nearby. The tech giant expects the 13-billion-plus data centre will be online in the next two to three years, though no exact timeline has been set.

Democrats think data centers are a problem. They disagree on the solution

Democrats believe that data centers are a problem, but they disagree on what to do about it. For Democrats, the centers’ high energy usage — exacerbating both electricity bills and climate change — makes some sort of restriction a no-brainer. The increasing unpopularity of these facilities is raising the stakes to find a solution, as...

Behind Sinuiju’s brighter nights, a widening electricity divide

Electricity supply in Sinuiju, North Pyongan province, has improved somewhat in 2026 compared with last year. Neighborhoods near provincial and city party offices, the National Intelligence Agency (former Ministry of State Security), the Ministry of Social Security, customs offices and trading companies, along with apartments in the city center, now receive an average of six []

Data center pause raises larger questions about who benefits from AI infrastructure

Data centers use local land, power, water and public resources, but the economic value they create often benefits companies and customers far beyond the host community. Smart communities would ensure they reap the benefits of the data economy, not just serve as hosts for infrastructure.

Digital success hinges on seamless connectivity, says minister

Digital success hinges on seamless connectivity, says minister

It may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs

Many major tech companies have pledged to pay their fair share of the costs associated with generating and transmitting more electricity to serve large data centers. But ratepayers across the United States are worried about the potential costs ...

The best router for most homes isn't a router

Expanding your network? You need something different from a regular router.

‘Data center capital’ of the Midwest expands as Pritzker calls for regulations – NBC5 (Chicago)

Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson said 20 data centers are currently operating, with five more under construction. He said the data centers generated 26 million in revenue to the village last year alone. In some years, the windfall is so high that the town issues 200 gift cards to residents as tax rebates.

Egyptian electricity minister meets China’s CSGI to plan 45% renewable energy mix within two years

Egypt is exploring technical cooperation with China Southern Power Grid (CSGI) to upgrade its national electricity grid and integrate 45 per cent renewable and clean energy into its energy mix over the next two years, the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy said. Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with a CSGI [] The post Egyptian electricity minister meets China’s CSGI to plan 45 renewable energy mix within two years first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Apple to fight $500mn patent bill at UK Supreme Court

Battle over licensing of mobile connection protocols could shape global rates for other technologies

HDMI 2.1 vs USB-C vs DisplayPort: Which connection is better for your monitor?

HDMI excels for media consumption, while PC gamers prefer DisplayPort.

NEC Africa and PowerX Launch AI Platform to Cut Telco Energy Costs and Prevent Network Downtime

NEC Africa and PowerX have announced a strategic partnership to deliver intelligent remote management system (RMS) and energy efficiency solutions for large, distributed telecommunications networks across Africa. The partnership combines NEC’s proven track record of large-scale ICT delivery across Africa with PowerX’s market-leading machine learning and AI analytics platform. The result is a single, accountable []

nLighten CEO Dawn Childs on edge datacentres and sovereignty

We talk to the CEO of nLighten about the limits of the UK power grid, why that makes ‘edge’ datacentres a good idea, and navigating contemporary data sovereignty requirements

Ottawa unveils five new provincial power links to charge-up national electricity plan

Interties connecting BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as well as PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia unveiled as first step in developing cross-Canada clean electricity grid.

CIB, Telus partner on major network expansion project in B.C.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Telus have partnered up to expand high-speed internet service across B.C. Essentially, the CIB will loan Telus 49.3 million to provide internet access to both rural and Indigenous communities. The CIB notes that this offering was developed under both the Connecting Communities BC program and the Universal Broadband Fund. []

Crusoe to invest $10b in data centers in Israel

The US neocloud giant has leased an additional 100 megawatts of data center space at three sites across Israel, bringing its total investments here to 10 billion, for 10-15 years, “Globes” has learned.

Filipino tech firm targets hidden business losses from unanswered calls

Forgotten frontier of digitlization? Landlines get a cloud boost to keep customers connected

AI will double data center power consumption by 2030, UN says

AI will double data center power consumption by 2030, UN says

NTPC board clears ₹20,456.7 crore Lara Stage-III power project in Chhattisgarh

The project comprises two 800 MW units to help meet rising power demand