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Solar Energy Poised for Global Leadership by 2035 Despite AI's Fossil Fuel Reliance.

May 19, 2026 at 10:12 AM

A new report predicts solar power will surpass fossil fuels by 2035 due to falling costs, yet the massive energy demands of AI data centers will keep coal and gas relevant for 24/7 power needs.

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Solar Energy Poised for Global Leadership by 2035 Despite AI's Fossil Fuel Reliance

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The Strategic Energy Shift: Could a Massive Merger Fuel the AI Data Center Boom?.

May 18, 2026 at 11:13 PM

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Energy

LAUGFS Power Bolsters Clean Energy Output with New 2MW Ginigathhena Hydropower Plant.

LAUGFS Power PLC has officially launched a 2MW mini-hydro project in Ginigathhena, aiming to boost Sri Lanka's renewable energy supply and decrease reliance on fossil fuel imports.

May 15, 2026 at 6:36 AM

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Vidullanka Expands Renewables Footprint with Major Stake in Storex BESS Project.

May 14, 2026 at 7:08 AM

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Geothermal Innovator Fervo Energy Valuation Hits $10 Billion Following Massive IPO Success

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May 13, 2026 at 5:48 PM

Geothermal Innovator Fervo Energy Valuation Hits $10 Billion Following Massive IPO Success.

Fervo Energy, a leader in next-generation geothermal technology, saw its market valuation soar past $10 billion after a highly successful IPO, driven by intense investor interest in energy sources for AI data centers.

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Technology

Public Resistance to Data Center Expansion Surpasses Nuclear Energy Fears.

May 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM

A recent Gallup poll reveals that 71% of Americans oppose local data center construction, citing environmental and resource concerns, with opposition levels currently exceeding those for nuclear power plants.

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Public Resistance to Data Center Expansion Surpasses Nuclear Energy Fears

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Natural Gas Emerges as the Fast-Track Energy Solution for the Booming AI Data Center Sector.

May 11, 2026 at 2:13 PM

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Laugfs Power Expands Renewable Portfolio with New 2MW Hydro Facility.

May 11, 2026 at 11:54 AM

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Technology

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Chevron Seeks Massive Tax Relief in Texas for Dedicated Data Center Power Plant.

May 11, 2026 at 11:13 AM

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Utah Governor Imposes Stricter Oversight on Massive Stratos Data Center Project

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May 10, 2026 at 9:08 AM

Utah Governor Imposes Stricter Oversight on Massive Stratos Data Center Project.

Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox has intervened in the controversial 40,000-acre Stratos data center project backed by Kevin O'Leary, mandating stricter environmental oversight and phased approval processes following intense local protests.

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Local News

Proposed Land Link Between Sri Lanka and India: A Controversial Vision.

May 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM

Recent remarks by the Indian High Commissioner advocating for a land bridge connecting India and Sri Lanka have sparked intense debate regarding national sovereignty and the island's unique identity.

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Global Private Equity Giants Pour Billions into AI Infrastructure as Data Center Demand Soars.

May 9, 2026 at 10:49 AM

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Technology

Data Center Energy Demand Sparks Urgent Grid Stability Concerns Across North America.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has issued its highest-level alert, warning that rapid electricity consumption fluctuations from AI-driven data centers and crypto mining operations threaten the stability of the power grid.

May 8, 2026 at 9:06 AM

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Oracle Scraps New Mexico Gas Plant Plans Following Intense Community Pushback.

May 7, 2026 at 9:11 AM

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May 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM

FTZMA Urges Implementation of Power Wheeling to Boost Industrial Energy Independence.

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association has called on regulators to activate Section 13 of the Electricity Act, enabling industrial consumers to purchase renewable energy directly from independent providers to cut costs and foreign exchange outflow.

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Technology

The AI Labor Shift: Why Manual Skills Are Replacing Cognitive Roles in the Modern Economy.

May 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Financial leaders predict a major labor market inversion as AI impacts white-collar office roles while fueling a massive demand for manual, trade-based blue-collar jobs in infrastructure and energy sectors.

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The AI Labor Shift: Why Manual Skills Are Replacing Cognitive Roles in the Modern Economy

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SpaceX Shifts Focus to Physical Infrastructure with Massive 'Terafab' AI Computing Hub.

May 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM

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Local News

Sri Lanka Revives Ambitions for India Power Grid Link Amidst Regional Integration Push.

Sri Lanka is renewing efforts to establish an undersea electricity grid connection with India, supported by the Asian Development Bank's Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative, aiming to enhance energy security and reduce costs.

May 6, 2026 at 12:13 AM

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Technology

Moment Energy Secures $40 Million to Scale EV Battery Repurposing Technology.

May 5, 2026 at 12:06 PM

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Wall Street Rivals Join Forces to Tackle Massive AI and Infrastructure Financing Needs

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May 4, 2026 at 7:20 PM

Wall Street Rivals Join Forces to Tackle Massive AI and Infrastructure Financing Needs.

Major Wall Street investment firms are shifting from intense competition to collaboration, forming joint ventures to support the unprecedented capital requirements of AI and supporting infrastructure like data centers.

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