EnergyPolicy

Thailand’s New Direct Renewable PPA Framework for Data Centers: Eligibility, Impact, and Market Context

The Thai Energy Regulatory Commission has released draft regulations establishing a framework for data centers to directly purchase renewable power through the national electrical grid. This pilot policy sets stringent eligibility requirements for both power producers and BOI-promoted data center operators, marking a significant step in Thailand’s clean energy transition for its burgeoning digital infrastructure sector.

Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has unveiled groundbreaking draft regulations that establish a formal framework for data centers to purchase clean electricity directly from renewable energy producers via the national electrical grid. This initiative, first reported by w.media, represents a strategic move to align Thailand‘s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure with global sustainability standards while addressing the significant energy demands of modern computing facilities.

Regulatory Framework and Policy Background

BusinessTelecom

Altice’s Patrick Drahi Rejects €17 Billion SFR Offer from French Telecom Consortium

Altice founder Patrick Drahi has immediately rejected a €17 billion offer for SFR from France’s three major telecom operators. The proposed deal would have consolidated the French mobile market from four to three major players while addressing Altice’s significant debt burden.

In a dramatic rejection that could reshape the French telecommunications landscape, Altice owner Patrick Drahi has immediately turned down a €17 billion offer for the company’s SFR mobile unit. The bid came from a consortium comprising France’s three major telecommunications companies – Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free – in what would represent one of Europe’s most significant telecom market consolidations.

The Consortium Offer and Market Implications

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Intel Crescent Island GPU: New Data Center AI Accelerator for Inference Workloads

Intel has revealed its Crescent Island data center GPU specifically engineered for AI inference workloads. Featuring Xe3P architecture and 160GB memory, this power-optimized accelerator targets enterprise servers and tokens-as-a-service providers.

Intel has officially unveiled its Crescent Island data center GPU, a specialized AI accelerator designed specifically for inference workloads in enterprise and cloud environments. The announcement came during the 2025 OCP Global Summit, where Intel executives emphasized the GPU’s high memory capacity and energy-efficient performance characteristics that position it as a competitive offering in the rapidly evolving AI hardware landscape.

Crescent Island Technical Specifications and Architecture

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Morgan Stanley Q3 Earnings Preview: Trading Boom, Investment Banking Revival Set to Drive Results

Morgan Stanley is poised to report strong third-quarter earnings amid ideal conditions for Wall Street banks. The institution has benefited from booming trading activity and resurgent investment banking while its wealth management division rides record stock markets.

As Morgan Stanley prepares to release its third-quarter earnings, the financial world is watching closely to see if the Wall Street giant can capitalize on what analysts describe as an “ideal environment” for investment banks. The institution, led by CEO Ted Pick who recently appeared on CNBC‘s Squawk Box program outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, enters this earnings season with significant momentum. Shares of Morgan Stanley have climbed almost 24% this year, reflecting investor confidence in the bank’s diversified business model and the favorable market conditions.

Wall Street Expectations and Market Context