AI
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Data Centers
Addressing Data Center Growth Constraints Key to U.S. Innovation, Leadership in AI
As the artificial intelligence (AI) boom drives exponential demand for data centers, the United States’ position as an AI leader is at risk without immediate action to address growth constraints.
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O&M
AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance: The Future of Reliability in Power Plants
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the energy sector, helping power plant operators optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and prevent costly equipment failures. By analyzing vast amounts of real-time data, AI models can identify anomalies in equipment behavior, optimize fuel consumption, and enhance overall plant performance. According to industry estimates, AI-driven analytics can reduce maintenance costs by […]
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Commentary
Mitigating the Business Risks of AI for Utilities
Electric utilities are facing numerous converging challenges posing major complications to the way they manage their infrastructure, manage their operations, and meet evolving customer needs. The increasing frequency of storms and wildfires are pressing issues. Aging infrastructure and a graying workforce create additional vulnerabilities. And other challenges include unprecedented increases in demand, supply chain disruptions […]
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Data Centers
The Security Imperative for Data Centers in an Innovation-Driven World
Data centers serve as the silent backbone of our daily lives, the epicenter of digital communication, corporate data, and countless innovations including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and the Internet of Things. To ensure maximum uptime, data centers rely on robust security and consistent utility infrastructure—critical considerations in the design and development of data center […]
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Data Centers
AI Infrastructure Group Will Build 300-MW Data Center in New Jersey
A Netherlands-headquartered company focused on building infrastructure for the artificial intelligence (AI) sector said it plans to build a new data center in New Jersey. Nebius Group, based in Amsterdam, said the facility would be part of a phased development that would be expandable up to a total capacity of 300 MW.
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Connected Plant
Generative AI at the Edge: Revolutionizing the Power Industry’s Control Layer
Localized intelligence will reshape energy operations, enabling edge-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) models to deliver precision, agility, and control at every layer of power operations. For
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Technology
AI and NLP: Driving the Next Generation of Energy Management Systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) promise to transform the energy sector by enhancing efficiency, optimising power systems, and improving consumer engagement. AI can enable grid operators to predict demand, optimise renewable integration, and enhance grid stability. Meanwhile, NLP helps extract insights from policy documents, technical reports, and consumer feedback, making energy systems […]
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O&M
The POWER Interview: Using Data, Device Models, and More to Support the Grid
Amanda Neuenfeldt is the energy management system (EMS) modeling lead engineer at Actalent, a global company specializing in engineering and sciences services, along with talent solutions. Neuenfeldt works with emerging grid technologies related to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cybersecurity. She has studied the application of a predictive machine learning algorithm, coupled with […]
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Nuclear
Going Nuclear: Why AI Will Lead the Next Energy Transition
As policies and regulations are adjusted to reflect a new presidential administration, the U.S. needs to unleash its full energy potential by embracing nuclear power. With opinions and regulations historically slow to adjust, the impetus for nuclear power may depend on the tech companies whose race for artificial intelligence (AI) may at last solve the […]
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Data Centers
Data Centers Consume 3% of Energy in Europe: Understand Geographic Hotspots and How AI Is Reshaping Demand
The rapid rise of data centers has put many power industry demand forecasters on edge. Some predict the power-hungry nature of the facilities will quickly create problems for utilities and the grid. ICIS, a data analytics provider, calculates that in 2024, demand from data centers in Europe accounted for 96 TWh, or 3.1% of total […]
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