#PowerConsumption

The Incurable Maker

@incurablemaker.bsky.social

1 week ago

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆
4th March

Should last for months!
#MakerDay #MakersGonnaMake #Electronics #PowerConsumption

Cozzy Energy Solutions

@energysolutions.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

AI’s Power Problem: Can the US Grid Keep Up? - Cozzy Energy Solutions Artificial intelligence expansion in the United States may face limitations due to challenges within the nation’s electricity grids, according to reports. Major technology companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta, have announced intentions to invest over $600 billion in artificial intelligence for 2026. This substantial investment is raising concerns among some investors regarding profitability. The

AI's Power Problem: Can the US Grid Keep Up? #PJM #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCenters #EnergyGrid #PowerConsumption

Citizen Portal News South Carolina

@citizenptnewssc.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

South Carolina hearing on S.867 pits ratepayer protections and environmental review against industry concerns about competitiveness Lawmakers and witnesses debated S.867, a bill to add state-level permitting and oversight for data center projects. Conservation groups pressed for guardrails to prevent cost shifting and require water and power transparency; industry warned prescriptive rules could deter investment.

The battle over S.867 in South Carolina is heating up as lawmakers weigh consumer protections against industry demands, with data centers threatening to reshape the state's power landscape.

Click to read more!

#SC #PowerConsumption #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #EconomicDevelopment

Semiconductor Engineering

@semiengineering.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Minimum Energy Per Query How much of the energy consumed in an AI chip is spent doing something useful? This question affects everything from software to system architecture to chip design.

Heat is a serious problem within AI chips, and it is limiting how much processing can be done.
semiengineering.com/minimum-ener...

#AIchips #heat #PowerConsumption #lowpower

Ivi Choc

@ivichoc.bsky.social

1 month ago

Why Edinburgh rejected this “green” data centre YouTube video by Simon Clark

#DataCenter #AI #Scotland #Edinburgh #greenwashing #powerconsumption #diesel #water #climatechange

#Tristan #SimonClark

This is, how you do it!

www.youtube.com/shorts/-O3CQ...

Citizen Portal News Tennessee

@citizenptnewstn.bsky.social

1 month ago

Cheatham County considers defining 'data center' in zoning code as residents warn about power and footprint A zoning amendment to define 'data center' and list it as an extensive-impact facility drew public support for stronger rules and testimony about data centers’ high power use and potential impacts on farmland and green space.

Cheatham County is debating a zoning amendment that could reshape the future of data centers, with locals raising alarms over their massive power consumption and potential impacts on precious farmland.

Read the full story

#CheathamCounty #TN #PowerConsumption #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal

Cozzy Energy Solutions

@energysolutions.bsky.social

3 months ago

US Data Center Power Consumption to Surge to 106 Gigawatts by 2035 A recent analysis by BloombergNEF projects a significant surge in U.S. data center power consumption, estimating it could reach 106 gigawatts by 2035, representing one of the most substantial growth forecasts released to date. As the industry expands into new areas, leveraging existing fiber-optic infrastructure, the strain on regional power grids is becoming increasingly apparent, with some experts warning that certain load forecasts may be overly optimistic, highlighting the challenges in ensuring a sufficient power supply to support the rapid expansion of data infrastructure.

US Data Center Power Consumption to Surge to 106 Gigawatts by 2035 #MISO #Datacenters #PowerConsumption #Electricity #Infrastructure #Grids

Enerdata

@enerdata.bsky.social

4 months ago

The exponential growth of data centres, driven by the increasing demand for #generativeAI notably, has led to a significant rise in global energy consumption from data centres in the last four years (+12%/y).
Discover our analysis 👇 #powerconsumption of #datacenters
#energysky

embedded.com

@embedded-online.bsky.social

4 months ago

The Energy Expenditure of Wet-Neural Networks The significant energy consumption of current artificial intelligence systems is a serious problem that could limit the spread of AI. In this article, we will show that in so-called wet-neural networks, i.e., non-solid-state networks, energy consumption is negligible. Introduction The thorny issue of the high energy expenditure of artificial intelligence systems will be addressed at the World Conference on Statistical Physics, which opened in Florence, Italy, on July 13, 2025.

The #EnergyExpenditure of #WetNeuralNetworks #AI #powerconsumption

Ars Technica News

@arstechni.ca

4 months ago

Ars Live recap: Is the AI bubble about to pop? Ed Zitron weighs in. https://arstechni.ca #largelanguagemodels #AIinfrastructure #Powerconsumption #financiallosses #machinelearning #venturecapital #generativeai #AIcriticism #AIeconomics #BenjEdwards #datacenters #samaltman #AIagents #Cerebras…

500Ways

@quizand.bsky.social

5 months ago

In 2021, Bitcoin used more power than Argentina.

For all your #website or #marketing needs: Sean Kelly (405) 500-7212, sean@aminafy.co

(#bitcoin, #crypto, #cryptocurrency #power, #powerConsumption, #Argentina, #electricity, #electrical, #electricalGrid, #financial)

@sli99erycoder.bsky.social

5 months ago

Data Centers PILLAGE ELECTRICITY For AI Video Slop YouTube video by Breaking Points

#Ai #AiBubble #TechBubble #PowerConsumption #DataCenters #Americans #AmericanVoters #USTAXPAYERS #AmericanTaxpayer #USVOTERS #USCITIZENS
youtu.be/onaXCb5H8yA?...

Enerdata

@enerdata.bsky.social

6 months ago

[#Webinar] Drivers of #PowerConsumption – What’s next for #electrification?
Join us for an expert-led session that dives deep into the drivers impacting the pace of electrification in Europe across various usages
📅 Sept. 30
🕑 11:00 AM CET
🔗 Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#energysky

Semiconductor Engineering

@semiengineering.bsky.social

7 months ago

For Chip Developers, HW/SW Co-Design Key To Data Center Efficiency Every aspect of data center energy use must be optimized to reduce power consumption and enable more sustainability, from chips to transformers and edge compute.

Chip designers, EDA vendors, and the data centers themselves have a long list of options available to them to help curb AI’s power consumption.
semiengineering.com/for-chip-dev...

#AI #powerconsumption #datacenter

Power Electronics News

@powerelectronics.bsky.social

8 months ago

Ultra-Low Power System Design: Overcoming Key Engineering Challenges Ultra-low power systems operate with minimal energy consumption, enabling extended battery life or energy harvesting in compact devices.

#UltraLowPower System Design: Overcoming Key Engineering Challenges #powerelectronics #powerconsumption

Cozzy Energy Solutions

@energysolutions.bsky.social

8 months ago

The Fast-Paced Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Technology The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving a significant surge in energy consumption and reshaping the technology landscape. A primary concern highlighted across multiple sources is the escalating demand for power required to fuel AI development. xAI's decision to purchase and relocate an overseas power plant to the United States to support its vast GPU infrastructure exemplifies this intense power need. Pennsylvania's Governor has reportedly expressed worries about the state’s electrical grid’s capacity to handle the escalating demands of AI infrastructure, prompting discussions of potential grid strain and even possible exits. This rapid growth is exposing a critical imbalance: power generation isn't keeping pace with the burgeoning needs of the AI sector. Nvidia remains the dominant force in AI hardware, deploying its most advanced chips, including the Grace Blackwell Ultra, to power significant AI infrastructure. While Nvidia leads, AMD and Intel are actively developing next-generation CPUs, with AIDA64 preparing support for AMD’s Zen 6 and Intel’s Wildcat Lake. Intel is currently facing challenges, including layoffs and potential closure of its Fab 28 facility in Israel, signaling a period of restructuring within the company. Asus is celebrating 30 years in the graphics card business, marking a significant milestone in the industry’s evolution. Beyond CPUs and GPUs, innovation continues across the chip development sphere. IBM is focusing its new Power11 chips on AI and ransomware defense. GlobalFoundries has acquired MIPS, a move likely geared towards incorporating RISC-V and AI intellectual property into its offerings. The emergence of tools like the Snapmaker U1’s four-color tool changer demonstrates advancements in 3D printing technology. The overall situation reveals a complex interplay of factors. The relentless pursuit of AI innovation is pushing the limits of existing infrastructure, particularly in power generation and grid capacity. This is impacting major players, leading to strategic shifts like acquisitions and layoffs, while simultaneously accelerating the development of new hardware and software solutions. Resolving the power supply bottleneck will be crucial to sustaining the continued advancement of artificial intelligence.

The Fast-Paced Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Technology #PJM #ArtificialIntelligence #PowerConsumption #GPU #GridCapacity #AIInfrastructure

Simon Foster

@funkysi1701.com

9 months ago

Top Electricity Consuming Devices in Your Home Discover which devices in your home use the most electricity with smart plugs and Home Assistant. Learn about their power consumption and how to monitor it.

Curious about what zaps the most power at home? Smart plugs & Home Assistant reveal some shocking insights! ⚡💡 www.funkysi1701.com/posts/2024/top-electrici... #Electricity #SmartPlugs #HomeAssistant #EnergyMonitoring #PowerConsumption

@coupdegraz7.bsky.social

9 months ago

#PowerConsumption #BigTech

Hacker News Companion

@hncompanion.com

10 months ago

14/15 📊Wwarren: ESP32 power draw can spike during WiFi reconnect. "Coming out of deep sleep and Wifi coming back up, I’ve seen upwards of 600mA" Real-world data point! #PowerConsumption #ESP32 #DeepSleep

Hacker News Companion

@hncompanion.com

10 months ago

12/15 ❓Scene_Cast2 asks: Is power consumption improved in ESP32-C5? "I wonder if the power consumption is any better. An nRF runs circles around any existing ESP32 variants in terms of power." #PowerConsumption #ESP32 #nRF

Hacker News Companion

@hncompanion.com

10 months ago

4/15 ⚡Power Consumption: How does ESP32-C5 stack up against nRF? Peak power draw is a concern. Sufficient capacitance is key to avoid crashes. What are your power optimization strategies? 🔋 #PowerConsumption #ESP32 #nRF

Hacker News Companion

@hncompanion.com

10 months ago

8/15 kragen: Reversible logic families can dissipate little power, only when erasing bits. PendulumSegment: Reversibility might disappear when dynamics are modeled. #reversibility #logicdesign #powerconsumption