power plants
Coverage of power plants in the Nexus archive.
- UH Expert Withdraws Paper Calling For More Solar Instead Of Power Plants
A University of Houston expert has withdrawn a paper advocating for increased solar energy over power plants. The author plans to publish a revised report after further review.
- Indonesia needs China’s know-how, not just its cash and contracts
Indonesia has focused on financial investments from Chinese companies in sectors like nickel processing, industrial estates, and electric vehicle batteries. The article highlights a recent collaboration with China’s CATL on a lithium-ion battery plant, emphasizing the need for China’s expertise beyond financial contributions.
- US heat wave strains grid
A heat wave in the US is straining the energy grid, with record electricity demand and a risk of blackouts. The US energy department ordered data centers to use backup generators, while Europe's grid also faced strain from high temperatures and reduced power plant output.
- Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of air pollution
Texas is leading the nation in proposed power plants designed to supply electricity for data centers. Experts warn that these plants will emit significant air pollution, which could harm the health of nearby communities.
- Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Texas is leading the nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which are projected to emit significant greenhouse gases. A data center site in Milam County is currently under construction.
- Heatwave pushes Great Britain’s grid operator to call for extra electricity from power plants
Great Britain’s grid operator, Neso, issued a rare summer power supply warning for Wednesday evening due to an intensifying heatwave, which increased household demand for electricity through fans and air conditioning. Neso requested additional electricity from power plants as the energy system faced pressure from the supply-demand imbalance.
- Cutting Off Crimea
Ukraine's logistical lockdown of Crimea is causing fuel shortages and power outages on the occupied peninsula. The strategy aims to undermine Putin’s revanchist project by isolating Crimea.
- Nvidia claims new liquid-cooled data center design can eliminate on-site water use
Nvidia claims its new liquid-cooled data center design can eliminate on-site water use by circulating coolant in a closed loop at up to 45°C. Critics argue the system overlooks water consumption by power plants supplying the grid.
- President Trump readying new strikes on Iranian power plants, bridges: ‘Have to pay the price’
President Trump is preparing new military strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges, stating 'Have to pay the price.' He also accused Iran of relying solely on the United States in the negotiating process.
- Waltz says Trump’s threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure ‘perfectly acceptable’
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Trump’s threats to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants. Trump warned that if Iran rejects the proposed 'very fair and reasonable' peace deal, the U.S. military would target such facilities.
- AI-pocalypse: Anthropic sparks fears after developing a 'dangerous' bot capable of hacking into hospitals, electrical grids, and power plants - as it warns 'the fallout could be severe'
Anthropic, an AI development company, has raised concerns by creating a bot capable of hacking into critical infrastructure like hospitals, electrical grids, and power plants. The company warns that the potential fallout from such a tool could be severe, sparking fears about AI safety and security risks.
- AI-pocalypse: Anthropic sparks fears after developing a 'dangerous' bot capable of hacking into hospitals, electrical grids, and power plants - as it warns 'the fallout could be severe'
Anthropic has developed a bot capable of hacking into critical infrastructure like hospitals, electrical grids, and power plants, sparking fears of severe consequences. The company warns that the fallout from such a system could be significant, raising concerns about AI safety and security risks.
- Trump: U.S. will bomb Iran "back to stone ages" over next 2-3 weeks
President Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and oil fields over the next 2-3 weeks, warning of devastating consequences for Iran's civilian population and economy. The U.S. could also close the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions and impacting global oil markets.