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TEGNet can design thermoelectric generators
New AI tool speeds up design of efficient heat-to-electricity generators

By Wayne Williams Published

New AI-designed thermoelectric generators reach 9.3% efficiency and could make waste heat easier to harvest.

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Utility giant Itron confirms cyberattack, says internal systems were accessed

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

Data was most likely not tampered with, although Itron's investigation is still ongoing.

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‘The American people should not be footing the bill for the benefit of private companies': Tech giants sign White House pledge to not pass on data center electricity costs to consumers - here's everything you need to know

By Benedict Collins Published

The Ratepayer Protection Pledge has been signed by numerous hyperscalers and AI companies, and seeks to prevents American consumers footing the bill for increased energy demand due to data centers.

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Sam Altman says ChatGPT water use claims are ‘completely untrue'

By Graham Barlow Published

Sam Altman dismisses viral claims about ChatGPT’s water use — but the bigger question of AI’s growing energy and environmental impact remains unresolved.

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Microsoft SharePoint exploited to hack multiple energy firms

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

Hackers are abusing SharePoint to break into people's emails and propagate further throughout the networks.

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Alphabet secures $4.75 billion Intersect deal to make sure its data centers have enough energy

By Craig Hale Published

Google to buy out Intersect Power after offering financial backing in 2024, in a bid to help bolster its data center strategy.

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UK energy system is "screwed" says Octopus Energy CEO

By James Capell Published

Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson says the UK energy system is screwed.

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Google is spending $3bn on renewable power for its data centers

By Craig Hale Published

Google wants to power its data centers with clean energy only, so it's investing in 20-year PPAs for hydroelectricity.

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Microsoft's rekindling of Three Mile Island nuclear plant is ahead of schedule

By Craig Hale Published

Three Mile Island closed in 2019 due to economic reasons after first having a meltdown in 1979 – Microsoft is now reviving it.

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Chinese energy tech exports found to contain hidden comms and radio devices

By Ellen Jennings-Trace Published

US officials are investigating the risks posed by Chinese-made devices.

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