#Electricity

America has the electricity to power its data centers; the problem is getting it where it's needed.

Germany set a record by feeding 12 billion kWh of solar power into the grid in July 2026, highlighting photovoltaics' growing role and the IWR's clarification of EEG support costs.

Tech companies are reportedly resisting efforts to turn the promise into law in California, though.

Ireland’s data centers consumed 23% of the country’s electricity in 2025, rising 10% in one year despite restrictions on new grid connections.

Joi AI's viral push to hire $2,000-a-month masturbation consultants for NSFW model training drew over 100,000 applicants. The episode spotlights how human data collection powers AI while data centers drive explosive electricity demand projected to nearly…

Datacentres used 22% of country’s electricity last year, pushing up household bills, study suggests

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Europe's data centers are projected to triple their IT load to 35 GW by 2030, driving electricity use from 3% to as much as 9% of total supply.…

A solar farm in a tidal bay has generated more electricity and profits than a nearby coastal solar farm, but challenges could arise as floating solar moves further offshore

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casetify and bandai collaborate on a tamagotchi device and accessories, nearly 30 years since the launch of the handheld digital pet.

As the world enters what the IEA calls the “age of electricity,” Hitachi Energy is leading the evolution of the energy system for a fully electrified world—making electricity abundant and more accessible in Europe and worldwide.

Rapid solar expansion and diversified clean technologies are key to Nigeria’s net‑zero transition

Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks remain.

NTU researchers have developed ultra-thin transparent solar cells that could turn windows, car glass, and wearables into clean power sources without changing how they look.

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have created a remarkable new material that works like a “rechargeable solar battery,” storing sunlight inside tiny molecules and releasing it later as heat — even long after the sun goes down.…

Are your electricity bills breaking the bank? This one simple change to your lighting can instantly cut down your energy costs — here’s what the experts say.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils a clean electricity strategy aimed at doubling Canada’s electricity grid by 2050