AI
The cost of a mile
Hedging your overhead certainty according to oil price
Dan Ilett
EC's $20bn AI boost, OpenAI's $12bn compute deal and the UK's fusion drive
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving investments in infrastructure globally. The European Commission plans to invest $20 billion to build four "AI gigafactories" to enhance its AI capabilities.
Nuclear & Fusion News Round-Up - February 2025
The nuclear sector is charging forward, with small modular reactors (SMRs) securing major deals, fusion energy breaking records and the UK government doubling down on nuclear expansion. Here’s a look at the biggest nuclear stories shaping the future of energy this month:
Nuclear data centres: Categorised
The different types of data centres and how nuclear power can power them...
Google buys small modular nuclear reactors for 500MW of compute power...
Power extreme
Seven grid technologies that matter to compute
To meet demand, energy innovators need to get busy - but infrastructure owners need to get busier.
Tech firms look to decentralized compute to satisfy AI demand
Great interview by Dan O’Shea with NetMind.Ai’s CEO, Kai Zou, on how the race to obtain compute power is forcing people to adopt decentralised compute models.
Octopus buys Exagen
Octopus Energy Generation acquires 100% of Exagen Group from founder Jeremy Littman, driving forward UK expansion and advancing its renewable energy pipeline to support national climate goals. Highlights: * Exagen gains backing from new ownership to strengthen its position in the UK energy sector. * The company’s development pipeline includes over
AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Will AI Save Energy or Accelerate Emissions?
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries, but it also brings significant energy demands, particularly in the tech sector. While AI can enhance energy efficiency in some areas, it also contributes to rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to its immense computational requirements. This has led to
The Unstoppable Growth of AI: How Data Centers Are Struggling to Keep Up with Soaring Energy Demands
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, with its applications influencing industries worldwide. This surge is particularly evident in the growing adoption of generative models like ChatGPT, GPT-4, and other large language models. However, as AI becomes more entrenched in daily operations, the energy demands associated with training and running these
DeMatteis School Receives $1M NSF Grant for High-Performance Computing
Hofstra University's DeMatteis School announced that it received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance its high-performance computing capabilities. This funding will support the development of new computational resources and training programs aimed at fostering research and innovation in various scientific fields. The
Modular Nuclear Reactors: So What?
The Rise of Modular Nuclear Reactors: Key Players and Trends In the face of climate change and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, modular nuclear reactors (MNRs) are gaining significant attention as a viable alternative to traditional nuclear power plants. These small modular reactors (SMRs) promise enhanced safety, reduced