Tag: Off-the-grid

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Tech Giants Bypass Grid Bottlenecks With Natural Gas-Powered AI Data Centers

Major technology companies are increasingly building their own power plants to fuel AI data centers amid lengthy grid connection delays. Oracle and OpenAI’s planned Texas facility will utilize hundreds of natural gas generators to operate independently from the strained electrical grid, according to documents obtained by Business Insider.

AI Infrastructure Race Drives Off-Grid Power Solutions

Technology giants are increasingly building their own power plants to bypass lengthy grid connection delays for AI data centers, with Oracle and OpenAI’s planned Texas facility set to utilize hundreds of natural gas generators, according to reports. The move represents a significant shift in how major tech companies approach energy infrastructure as they race to deploy artificial intelligence capabilities.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
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Ascent Solar Ships Flexible CIGS Panels for Extreme Environment Testing in Ocean and Space Applications

Ascent Solar Technologies has delivered its flexible CIGS thin-film photovoltaic technology to an autonomous underwater vehicle developer and a space power beaming company. The testing aims to validate the technology’s performance in extreme pressure and space environments, potentially enabling persistent ocean monitoring and satellite power transmission.

Thin-Film Solar Technology Enters Extreme Environment Testing

Ascent Solar Technologies Inc has delivered test samples of its lightweight, flexible copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic modules to two companies operating in extreme environments, according to company reports. The Thornton, Colorado-based manufacturer reportedly shipped its specialized solar technology to an ocean monitoring technology firm and a space power lasing company for rigorous testing in challenging operational conditions.

by Megan Carter