California’s AI Growth Creates Real Estate Bottleneck for Power Infrastructure California is experiencing significant growth in data centers and related high-energy operations, mirroring trends across the United States. The California Energy Commission estimates that over 200 data centers are currently operating in the state, with projections indicating a substantial increase in electricity demand. To address

GE Vernova is acquiring Trench Group, a maker of critical high-voltage equipment used in power grids worldwide, for $9 billion — a major push to capitalize on surging electricity demand from utilities and data centers alike. With a nearly $5 billion backlog and components in most of the world's HVDC lines, Trench brings serious infrastructure muscle to the deal.

GE Vernova is acquiring Trench Group, a maker of critical high-voltage equipment used in power grids worldwide, for $9 billion — a major push to capitalize on surging electricity demand from utilities and data centers alike. With a nearly $5 billion backlog and components in most of the world's HVDC lines, Trench brings serious infrastructure muscle to the deal.

Modernisation objectives are reducing power losses, improving supply reliability and preparing the grid for growing renewables.

Silicon Valley moves fast and breaks things, but the U.S. electrical grid moves slowly and requires permits.The explosive growth of AI is colliding with the glacial pace of building out new power...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) — Power infrastructure engineering solutions provider SKA Capital Bhd aims to raise RM72.3 million from its initial public offering (IPO) to strengthen its ability to undertake multiple projects concurrently and compete for larger, higher-value power infrastructure contracts. The group today launched its IPO prospectus in conjunction with its upcoming listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Nov 11, 2026. In a statement today, SKA Capital said the proceeds would be used mainly to purchase machinery and equipment, support performance bond requirements for future projects and fund working capital, with the balance allocated to […]

As data center projects accelerate across North America, NOARK combines global engineering, diversified supply, North American compliance expertise, and localized assembly and service to address customers’ priorities for speed, reliability and scalable growth. LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NOARK Electric, a global provider of electrical power distribution and protection solutions, showcased its data center power infrastructure capabilities at Yotta 2026. Power Infrastructure Needs to Keep Pace with AI-Driven Data Center Growth Artificial intelligence is accelerating data center development across North America, driving larger campuses, higher power densities and more accelerated deployment schedules. As demand for computing capacity grows, […]

AI is hungry for electricity, and America cannot build power infrastructure fast enough to keep up. Quartz spent six episodes investigating the bottlenecks, the economics, and the desperate race to keep the lights on. The future of AI may depend less on algorithms than on whether we can rewire a nation. https://qz.com/power-play

The commission voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance creating a "High Impact Development Facility" (HIDF) category to the parish council after adding multiple amendments: two applicant-run community meetings with recorded minutes, a requirement that facilities fund 100% of any power upgrades and not rely on existing grid infrastructure, and a noise baseline with a 45 dB weighted cap (or limited increase over ambient).

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From solar plants exposed to heat and dust to data centers where power continuity is non-negotiable, the Middle East is seeing increasingly varied demands on electrical infrastructure. New requirements from renewable energy and data centers sit alongside the longstanding needs of the region’s oil and gas, petrochemical, and infrastructure sectors. At Middle East Energy 2026, Daqo showed how portfolio breadth, industry-specific integration, and manufacturing scale can work together to support an increasingly complex project landscape. Daqo’s strength lies not only in the breadth of its portfolio, but also in the way its products […]

Industry officials are warning of potential blackouts and economic setbacks if Texas leaders hesitate to proceed with planned infrastructure projects amid growing opposition from residents. This concern arises five years after Winter Storm Uri exposed vulnerabilities in the state’s electrical grid, a situation that initially sparked political repercussions. Opposition is focused on proposed data centers—which

Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepúlveda said cooperation among cities, economic development organizations, utilities, educational institutions and private industry will be essential for the Rio Grande Valley to capitalize on major investments reshaping South Texas.

Vulcan Infrastructure and Power Announces $39.4 Million Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) Vulcan Infrastructure and Power (VIP) announced on August 17, 2026, a strategic shift towards an AI/HPC-focused power and infrastructure platform accompanied by a proposed $39.4 million PIPE financing. The company intends to utilize the proceeds to significantly reduce its debt load and

Ukraine has lost about half of its electricity generation capacity since the war began in February 2022, with flexible generating facilities among the hardest hit.

AAL Shipping delivered two transformers weighing nearly 300 metric tons through New Orleans, where Ports America completed a direct vessel to rail transfer supporting US grid projects. #AALShipping #PortsAmerica #ProjectCargo #HeavyLift #PowerInfrastructure

AAL Shipping delivered two transformers weighing nearly 300 metric tons through New Orleans, where Ports America completed a direct vessel to rail transfer supporting US grid projects. #AALShipping #PortsAmerica #ProjectCargo #HeavyLift #PowerInfrastructure

AAL Shipping delivered two transformers weighing nearly 300 metric tons through New Orleans, where Ports America completed a direct vessel to rail transfer supporting US grid projects. #AALShipping #PortsAmerica #ProjectCargo #HeavyLift #PowerInfrastructure