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07/13/2026
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By Edison Reed
AI Growth Drives Global Competition for Electricity as Strategic Resource
The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a surge in electricity demand that analysts say is reshaping global energy markets. A single ChatGPT query consumes roughly 10 times the energy of a standard Google search, according to industry estimates cited in a July 2026 report by OilPrice.com. McKinsey projects AI data center capital expenditure […]
07/11/2026
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By Edison Reed
Leaked Meta Memo Reveals Plans to Double AI Computing Capacity to 14 Gigawatts
Meta Platforms Inc. shares fell 4.3% at the market open on Thursday, July 9, after Reuters reported the contents of an internal memo outlining the company’s next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, according to market data. The memo discloses plans to double Meta’s overall computing capacity to 14 gigawatts (GW) by 2027, with 7 […]
07/11/2026
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By Edison Reed
Chinese Scientists Develop Nuclear Battery Using Carbon-14
Researchers at a Chinese institution have developed a nuclear battery powered by carbon-14, according to a report published by Interesting Engineering. The battery is claimed to provide power for thousands of years without recharging, officials said. Potential applications include medical implants, space probes, and remote sensors, the report stated. Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope with […]
07/08/2026
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By Edison Reed
Moisture-Activated Stretchable Battery Developed as Potential Kill Switch for IoT Devices
Researchers have developed a moisture-activated, stretchable battery that can serve as a kill switch for surveillance devices, according to a report published in a technical journal. The battery, which disintegrates when exposed to water, is designed to permanently disable Internet of Things (IoT) sensors used for monitoring or tracking, a team of scientists stated. The […]
07/07/2026
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By Edison Reed
Graphene-COF Interface Extends Lithium-Sulfur Battery Lifespan to 1,000 Cycles, Researchers Report
Researchers in Japan have developed a hybrid interface combining graphene and a covalent organic framework (COF) that suppresses the polysulfide shuttle effect in lithium-sulfur batteries, according to a study published in a peer-reviewed journal. The interface enables the batteries to retain capacity for more than 1,000 charge-discharge cycles, the report stated. Lithium-sulfur batteries are among […]
07/07/2026
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By Edison Reed
UC San Diego engineers develop method to upcycle spent EV battery material into higher-performance cathode
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a method to upcycle cathodes from used lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries into lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), which stores more energy, according to a study published in Joule. The process transforms existing battery material into a higher-value product instead of breaking it down into […]
07/06/2026
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By Edison Reed
U.S. Awards $1.07 Billion Contract to Boost Domestic High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium Production
The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $1.07 billion contract to a consortium led by Centrus Energy to produce high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), a fuel needed for advanced nuclear reactors. The contract aims to establish a domestic supply chain for HALEU, which is currently not produced at commercial scale in the United States and […]
07/05/2026
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By Edison Reed
PJM Grid Declares Emergency as Heat Dome Drives Record Power Demand
PJM Interconnection, the largest power grid operation in the United States, declared a grid emergency on July 1 as a historic heat dome pushes temperatures into triple digits across the Mid-Atlantic region, according to officials. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued two emergency orders directing PJM to dispatch specific units and use backup generation as a […]
07/04/2026
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By Edison Reed
Heat Wave Prompts Emergency Measures for Data Centers in Virginia
PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electric grid operator, has issued a series of emergency alerts as extreme heat drives electricity demand toward record levels across its 13-state service territory, according to company statements. The grid operator issued a Hot Weather Alert through July 3, along with Maximum Generation, Load Management, and Low Voltage alerts, officials […]
07/03/2026
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By Edison Reed
Renewable Energy Policies Linked to Rising Energy Costs, Economic Strain, Report Says
A growing body of evidence indicates that aggressive renewable energy mandates are contributing to higher electricity prices and economic strain in several regions, according to recent analyses and government data. In Massachusetts, a coalition of climate activist groups sent a letter to Governor Maura Healey and state officials in March 2025 urging immediate action to […]
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