Developers are increasingly seeking "several gigawatts" of electricity for new data center projects.

To capitalize on the AI boom, solving the data center power puzzle is essential, says industry expert Ali Fenn.

Brookfield Renewable Partners will provide more than 10.5 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in the US and Europe starting in 2026, according to a statement Wednesday.

Localities are starting to increase taxes and regulations on data centers as the football-field-sized buildings come under greater scrutiny.

Virginia data centers that process nearly 70% of global digital traffic need more electricity. Coal-fired power plants in neighboring states are going to provide it.

Finding ways to head off a projected tripling of energy use is paramount if artificial intelligence is going to achieve its promise, said Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas.

The market for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors is growing as data centers strive to improve their energy efficiency and meet carbon reduction goals.