Google Invests $20 Billion in Renewable Energy to Power AI Ambitions
Google partners with Intersect Power and TPG Rise Climate to build gigawatts of renewable power, battery storage, and grid upgrades to support its AI-driven data centers.
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Meta Seeks Nuclear Power Partners to Fuel Data Center Growth
Meta issues RFP for nuclear power developers to add 1-4 GW capacity, aiming to support data center growth and community power needs
SolarSquare Raises $40 Million in India's Largest Solar Venture Round
Mumbai-based SolarSquare secures $40 million in funding to expand its residential solar business, aiming to power 50 cities across India
Tech Giants Shift Focus to Renewable Energy, Investing Billions in Sustainable Power
Google and Microsoft announce massive investments in renewable power projects, marking a significant shift towards sustainable energy and away from nuclear power
Trump's Climate Stance: A Mixed Bag for Climate Tech Startups
Despite President-elect Trump's skepticism towards climate change, some climate tech investors remain optimistic, citing lessons from the clean tech cycle and potential benefits from deregulation and policy changes.
US Department of Energy Invests $30 Million in AI-Powered Grid Interconnection
The DOE announces funding for AI-driven solutions to accelerate the connection of solar and wind farms to the power grid, addressing a significant bottleneck in the US energy system.
EVgo Secures $1.25 Billion DOE Loan for Nationwide EV Charging Network
EVgo receives massive loan from US Department of Energy to install 7,500 public EV chargers across the US, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting clean energy infrastructure.
