Roots Data Center co-founder back with new venture, Synapse

Reported 20GW of interest from large load users in latest earnings call

Would require grid operators to establish data center load queues

The order is to remain in effect through Tuesday (27 January)

Will power planned Bangkok 4 data center

In an attempt to prevent electricity price increases for regular ratepayers

The site covers 520 acres and will be developed in phases

Claims to have more than 24GW in pipeline across 12 locations

But it's not clear if any of the demands will be enforced

Will provide data center firms the chance to bid on 15-year contracts for new power generation assets

Hyperscaler's EMEA energy head makes shift to utility

Marks the first time since 2007 that power demand has risen for four years in a row

Proposes creation of Green Energy Parks, where data centers will colocate with renewable generation

DFW7 colocated with existing BESS project, will use existing transmission infrastructure

To avoid impact on local communities, Microsoft will pay for electricity upgrades and not accept tax breaks

Has now been sent to the New Jersey Governor's desk for approval

Will power under development 200MW AI data center

Project in Imperial causes friction between city and county officials

Company working to develop ten-building campus

One of the largest nuclear deals in the sector to date

Also would require data centers to utilize closed-loop water systems

Could shield ratepayers from cost increases

Microsoft will provide access to Azure and Foundry AI technologies

Curbed consumption across 11 sites during one of the coldest days of last year