Reported 8 months ago
Under the AI boom, power-intensive data centers are thriving, leading tech giants' interest in clean energy sources like solar power, which has driven up demand and made it the fastest-growing energy source. Despite reliability issues with renewables like solar and wind, they only make up a small portion of total power generation due to challenges with the aging grid. However, with companies like Amazon and Microsoft prioritizing clean energy for their data centers, industry leaders see this as a turning point. Reports indicate that a significant portion of large-scale solar projects in the US come from tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google, who have committed to using 100% clean energy, further boosting renewable energy demand. The US is expected to see a substantial increase in solar capacity this year, with solar energy comprising 58% of new electricity installations, indicating a shift towards clean energy.
Source: YAHOO