AI data centre demand to ‘more than double’ by 2030
Artificial Intelligence will “transform” the energy sector over the next decade, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.
AI Energy Council meets for the first time, sets priorities for AI integration into energy transition
The AI Energy Council has agreed on five priorities to integrate AI into the deliverance of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.
Schletter Group to launch new rooftop PV design tool
The Schletter Group will launch a new plant design tool for use in the rooftop sector this month, dubbed Schletter Creator.
‘We want it to feel like magic’: Sunnova on saving time with AI rooftop solar designs
“With the advent of AI, we’re able to take that 15-minute turnaround, at best, and take it down to 30 seconds,” claims Sunnova’s Jake Wachman.
Ofgem releases decision on first electricity transmission early competition tender
The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has released a decision on the needs-case justification for the potential first project to be tendered through the new onshore electricity transmission early competition framework.
Root-Power lands planning consent for 50MW BESS
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has been awarded planning permission for a new 50MW/100MWh BESS in Reading.
Earba 1.8GW pumped storage hydro project secures approval
Gilkes Energy has announced that it has been awarded planning consent for its Earba Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) scheme.
Invinity to deploy part government-funded 20.7MWh flow battery project in UK
Invinity Energy Systems has been given the green light to deploy a 20.7MWh vanadium redox flow battery system in the UK, the largest in the country.
UK reaches 117GWh of approved BESS projects
Planning consent was awarded to BESS projects totalling 1,590MW/3,179MWh of capacity last month, meaning the UK now has a total of around 55.4GW/117GWh approved.
Powering the AI revolution beyond the grid
In this contributed blog, Barny Evans, director of sustainability and ESG at independent advisory Turley looks at how microgrids can power data centres with clean energy.
