Tag: alternative energy sources
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The Register: AI’s thirst for power keeps coal fires burning bright
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/14/ai_datacenters_coal/ Source: The Register Title: AI’s thirst for power keeps coal fires burning bright Feedly Summary: So much for reducing our reliance on fossil fuels More evidence has emerged that AI-driven demand for energy to power datacenters is prolonging the life of coal-fired plants in the US.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…
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The Register: AI’s energy appetite too big for Texas grid, regulators warn
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/04/texas_dc_power/ Source: The Register Title: AI’s energy appetite too big for Texas grid, regulators warn Feedly Summary: Datacenters coming online in the next 15 months will need to supply at least some of their own power As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas, but as datacenter footprints explode amid the AI…