Data Centers

Sunrun, Tesla, and Renew Home announced an agreement to aggregate more than 16 gigawatts of home batteries and devices into the largest distributed power plant in the US. The project targets surging electricity demand from data centers. Sunrun shares rose as much as 26 percent following the announcement.

04. kesäkuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Major technology firms are addressing growing public opposition to data center water consumption. SpaceX recently highlighted water scarcity risks in its amended IPO filing. Google announced new commitments to manage water use at its facilities.

A Seeking Alpha analyst continues to recommend Vertiv Holdings (NYSE:VRT) stock, highlighting its role in AI and data center infrastructure. The company reports a $15 billion backlog and guidance for over 30% sales growth in 2026. Strong fundamentals support the positive outlook despite a premium valuation.

04. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

On March 4, 2026, leading tech firms including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI signed the non-binding Ratepayer Protection Pledge at the White House, committing to fund new power generation and infrastructure for AI data centers to shield consumers from rising electricity bills. President Trump hailed it as a 'historic win,' but critics question its enforceability amid growing environmental and economic concerns.

Igneo Infrastructure Partners and Japan's Orix are among those advancing to the next bidding round for Macquarie Capital's majority stake in a Dutch hyperscale data center. Canada's Northleaf Capital has also progressed in the process, with the stake valued at about €900 million ($1 billion). Final offers are expected next month.

11. joulukuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

SoftBank Group is considering acquiring data center operator Switch to capitalize on the AI-driven boom in digital infrastructure. Billionaire founder Masayoshi Son is intensifying the search for such deals. The company has held discussions with Switch's leadership.