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The rapid proliferation of data centers in Texas is creating ripple effects  across the energy market—including a significant impact on solar energy developers. While the demand for renewable energy continues to rise, the intersection of massive energy-hungry data centers and grid expansions has ushered in a level of uncertainty around solar energy prices, leaving many developers and stakeholders looking for clarity. The Data Center Surge in Texas Texas is on the frontlines  

Arizona currently has 93  active and operating utility-scale solar farms with a total capacity of 5.3 GW . Arizona also has an extensive pipeline for future development with 3 farms under construction, 7 planned farms,135 queued projects with a total capacity of over 29 GW, and 18 site control farms with a total capacity of 7.9 GW.  Overall, if all under construction, planned, queued, and site control farms go into operating status, Arizona will expand its capacity by nearly

The Data Center Ridge facility stands as a bold step forward, integrating data center operations with renewable energy solutions in...

Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed a pivotal shift  in the renewable energy sector. Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction...

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a game-changer for renewable energy developers, offering significant incentives and funding to...

New Jersey’s electric grid is under increasing strain, and it’s sparking critical conversations  about the state’s energy future. With...

California, known as the third largest data center market in the United States, plays a major role in its overall contribution to the country’s data economy. Aided by its strategic location, rapid technological growth, and large economy, California has been one of the fastest states as far as data center development, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence is concerned. LandGate shows that California is home to just over 400 data centers, with over 80 data providers acro

A PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) for renewable energy is a contract between a renewable energy producer (typically a renewable energy project developer) and a power purchaser (such as an energy retailer or large energy consumer) for the sale and purchase of electricity. In a PPA, the producer agrees to supply a certain amount of electricity to the purchaser over a certain period, usually ranging from 10 to 30 years. The purchaser agrees to pay a fixed price per unit of electr

In a recent development , the Texas Public Utility Commission has proposed that data centers, especially those supporting AI operations,...

The global data center market is currently undergoing significant growth and transformation, with the United States leading the largest market trajectory. With rapid demand expansion and a considerable investment surge in data center infrastructure, the United States is undergoing a mass digital transformation. The country is expected to double its power capacity by the end of 2029.  Florida has undergone massive changes over the last year, but ultimately remains a host to nu

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1977 to encourage financial institutions to meet the credit needs...

Utah currently has 54  active and operating utility-scale solar farms with a total capacity of 2.3 GW . Utah also has an extensive pipeline for future development with 5 farms under construction, 15 planned farms,15 queued projects with a total capacity of over 2.8 GW, and 3 site control farms with a total capacity of 675 MW.  Overall, if all under construction, planned, queued, and site control farms go into operating status, Utah will expand its capacity by nearly 3.5 GW !

The solar industry is reaching new heights. According to the Energy Information Administration  (EIA), solar electricity generation from...

DataBank has announced a major expansion with the acquisition of 292 acres in Red Oak, Texas , for a planned 480MW data center campus....

The demand for power in the U.S. continues to surge, with data centers and cryptocurrency mining in Texas playing an especially  pivotal role in this growth. According to recent insights from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) , the rising appetite for digital infrastructure is significantly impacting energy consumption patterns. For data center developers, this presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly when it comes to sourcing available power. T

A Collaboration between KPMG and LandGate What Are Data Centers? Data Centers are specialized facilities that store data for businesses and organizations. They consist of a network of computer systems, storage equipment, and a network of servers that support data processing, storage, and distribution. As LandGate data forecasts, the United States data center market is the leading market for data storage and is expected to double its  power capacity by 51.4% over the next deca

How to Successfully Leverage the IRA for Renewable Energy Tax Credits A Collaboration between KPMG and LandGate Navigating the financial...

Illinois is gaining much attention as a data center market within the United States with its abundance of land, favorable business environment, proximity to large markets, and a developmental friendly state. It has become one of the most in-demand data center markets within the country over the last 4 years. LandGate data shows that Illinois has over 187 data centers across colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise projects with major market shareholders.  LandGate is able to co

As of September 2024, Oregon has 118 operational solar farms with a current capacity of 1,243.4 MW and a current electricity generation of 149,968 MWh. Oregon has 2 solar farms under construction with 200 MW capacity total and 28 planned solar farms with 2669.96 MW1 capacity. Oregon has 8 utility scale solar projects in the site control stage, estimated to add 574,569 MWh of generation. Oregon has no Utility-Scale queued solar farms as of August 2024. Overall, if all planned

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving unprecedented demand for computing power, and data center developers are at the forefront of this...