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National Grid investment wing backs AI startups to boost energy efficiency
National Grid Partners, the venture capital and innovation arm of the UK utility firm, has unveiled plans to invest $100 million in AI startups in the energy field. With pressure on the grid increasing, the investment division is exploring solutions that will help make the grid more efficient, resilient, and dynamic. This means improving efficiency, cutting customer costs, reducing emissions,…
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300 days under the radar: How Volt Typhoon eluded detection in the US electric grid for nearly a year
New research shows the notorious Volt Typhoon threat group was able to remain undetected in the US electric grid for nearly a year, and experts have told ITPro the incident highlights rampant OT security failures. Operational technology (OT) security specialist Dragos published a report covering a specific intrusion that affected a local public utility in Massachusetts, the Littleton Electric Light…
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Pressure rises to bolster data center energy efficiency as IT leaders worry demand is pushing the grid to breaking point
IT leaders are increasingly concerned about both data center energy efficiency and supply, with the rapid expansion of AI putting strain on national infrastructure. Research from Cadence found that three-quarters of data centers face increased pressure from AI-driven demands. As a result, seven-in-ten IT decision makers warn that the national grid is being pushed to breaking point. “AI is driving…
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This little box provides on-demand power when off the grid
EcoFlow’s Alternator Charger is a device you install in your pickup truck, van, or RV to charge the giant power station you carry to keep all your gear running. While your vehicle’s on, the Alternator Charger produces up to 800W. That’s about eight times more power than you can typically extract from a 12V cigarette lighter jack, and it’s enough…
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