Tag: Sustainable energy

EnergySustainability

Uruguay’s Green Grid Revolution: Economic Strategy Powers Renewable Energy Success

Uruguay has transformed its power grid to run almost entirely on renewable energy sources, reportedly cutting electricity costs in half while creating thousands of jobs. The country’s former energy minister says the strategy prioritized economic benefits over climate targets, proving renewables can outperform fossil fuels when given fair market rules.

Uruguay’s Renewable Energy Transformation

Uruguay has achieved what many nations consider impossible, building a power grid that reportedly runs almost entirely on renewable energy at approximately half the cost of fossil fuel alternatives, according to expert analysis. The country’s remarkable transition demonstrates that clean energy can be cheaper, more stable, and create more jobs than traditional power sources when governments implement the right economic incentives.

by Ortega Rafael
Assistive TechnologyEnergy

Amazon Partners With X-Energy on Major Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Initiative

Amazon is moving forward with plans to power its cloud operations with small modular nuclear reactors through a major partnership with X-Energy. The companies plan to deploy up to 960 megawatts of nuclear capacity at a Washington state facility, though regulatory and technological hurdles remain before construction can begin later this decade.

Major Nuclear Investment for Cloud Power Needs

Amazon is moving forward with ambitious plans to power its cloud infrastructure using small modular nuclear reactors, according to recent reports. The technology giant has partnered with nuclear startup X-Energy in a $500 million investment announced last fall, with plans to eventually deploy 960 megawatts of nuclear capacity in Washington State.

by Ortega Rafael
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

by Ortega Rafael