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Read Top Data Center News for 28th September - 3rd October, 2026
**[Virtus Raises £2.45bn to Fund Data Center Expansion](https://baxtel.com/news/virtus-raises-2-45bn-to-fund-data-center-expansion)**
**European data center operator Virtus Data Centres has secure...

Top Data Center News for 28th September - 3rd October, 2026

October 05, 2026 United States

Virtus Raises £2.45bn to Fund Data Center Expansion European data center operator Virtus Data Centres has secured a £2.45 billion ($3.25bn) financing package from a consortium of 13 banks to support the development and expansion of its data centers across the UK and Europe, including its 78MW...

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Read Zella DC Unveils Stackable Micro Data Center Modules
Micro data center company Zella DC has launched Zella Stack, a new range of stackable, self-contained data center modules designed for Edge deployments. Each module measures 1,300 x 700 x 580mm (51...

Zella DC Unveils Stackable Micro Data Center Modules

October 02, 2026 United States

Micro data center company Zella DC has launched Zella Stack, a new range of stackable, self-contained data center modules designed for Edge deployments. Each module measures 1,300 x 700 x 580mm (51.18 x 27.56 x 22.83in). Zella DC said the rugged, scalable modules combine air and liquid cooling in...

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Read Top Data Center News for 21st - 26th September, 2026
**[DOE Selects $1.9B In Grid Projects To Unlock 23GW Of Capacity](https://baxtel.com/news/doe-selects-1-9b-in-grid-projects-to-unlock-23gw-of-capacity)**
**The U.S. Department of Energy has reveal...

Top Data Center News for 21st - 26th September, 2026

September 28, 2026 United States

DOE Selects $1.9B In Grid Projects To Unlock 23GW Of Capacity The U.S. Department of Energy has revealed that it intends to put $1.9 billion of federal funding behind 31 grid-improvement projects in 26 states, a package aimed at adding transfer capacity for data centers and other large loads, the...

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Read DOE Selects $1.9B In Grid Projects To Unlock 23GW Of Capacity
The U.S. [Department of Energy](https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-department-announces-speed-power-investments-across-26-states-lower-electricity) said on September 24 that it intends to put $...

DOE Selects $1.9B In Grid Projects To Unlock 23GW Of Capacity

September 26, 2026 United States

The U.S. Department of Energy said on September 24 that it intends to put $1.9 billion of federal funding behind 31 grid-improvement projects in 26 states, a package aimed at adding transfer capacity for data centers and other large loads. Recipients will put up $3.35 billion more, bringing the...

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Read DOE Announces $1.9bn for 31 Grid Projects to Accelerate Data Center Connections
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $1.9 billion in funding for 31 grid improvement projects across 26 states, aimed at accelerating power connections for data centers and other large l...

DOE Announces $1.9bn for 31 Grid Projects to Accelerate Data Center Connections

September 25, 2026 United States

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $1.9 billion in funding for 31 grid improvement projects across 26 states, aimed at accelerating power connections for data centers and other large loads. The projects are part of the DOE’s SPARK initiative and will receive $5.25 billion in total,...

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Read Woodway Plans 22-Mile Gas Pipeline To Serve Undisclosed US Data Center
Houston-based Woodway Energy Infrastructure plans to build a 22-mile (35.4km), 30-inch natural gas pipeline to supply an undisclosed US data center behind the meter. The pipeline is expected to ent...

Woodway Plans 22-Mile Gas Pipeline To Serve Undisclosed US Data Center

September 24, 2026 United States

Houston-based Woodway Energy Infrastructure plans to build a 22-mile (35.4km), 30-inch natural gas pipeline to supply an undisclosed US data center behind the meter. The pipeline is expected to enter service in the first half of 2028, pending regulatory approvals. Woodway will own and operate the...

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Read Zeo Energy, Ewyze Team Up On Off-Grid Power For US Data Centers
Zeo Energy and Ewyze will develop off-grid power and data center infrastructure across the US. Their model combines solar, battery storage, and dispatchable power such as natural gas or geothermal ...

Zeo Energy, Ewyze Team Up On Off-Grid Power For US Data Centers

September 23, 2026 United States

Zeo Energy and Ewyze will develop off-grid power and data center infrastructure across the US. Their model combines solar, battery storage, and dispatchable power such as natural gas or geothermal to create dedicated microgrids. The companies say this could bring data center capacity online in...

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Read Morphotonics Targets Data Center Optical Market After Raising €40m
Dutch nanoimprint lithography startup Morphotonics has raised more than €40 million ($46 million) in a Series B funding round. Existing investors 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, and BOM partici...

Morphotonics Targets Data Center Optical Market After Raising €40m

September 22, 2026 United States

Dutch nanoimprint lithography startup Morphotonics has raised more than €40 million ($46 million) in a Series B funding round. Existing investors 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, and BOM participated alongside new backers including Invest-NL, the European Innovation Council Fund, Ernij Next,...

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Read Top Data Center News for September 14th- 19th, 2026
 **[Aligned Begins Construction On Gigawatt-Scale Data Center Campus In Pennsylvania](https://baxtel.com/news/aligned-begins-construction-on-gigawatt-scale-data-center-campus-in-pennsylvania)**
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Top Data Center News for September 14th- 19th, 2026

September 21, 2026 United States

Aligned Begins Construction On Gigawatt-Scale Data Center Campus In Pennsylvania Aligned Data Centers has broken ground on Project Phoenix, a new 2GW data center campus in Shippingport, Pennsylvania. Comprising three facilities, this investment establishes a powerful new economic hub for Western...

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Read AVK Launches Funding Arm For Data Center Onsite Power Solutions
Data center on-site power developer AVK has launched AVK Capital, a new entity that will fund, own, and operate on-site power infrastructure for customers. The unit is backed by AVK’s recent invest...

AVK Launches Funding Arm For Data Center Onsite Power Solutions

September 15, 2026 United States

Data center on-site power developer AVK has launched AVK Capital, a new entity that will fund, own, and operate on-site power infrastructure for customers. The unit is backed by AVK’s recent investment from Partners Group, which acquired a majority stake and plans to invest more than $1 billion...

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Read Top Data Center News for 7th- 12th September, 2026
**[Microsoft Plans 38GW Of Data Center Capacity By 2032](https://baxtel.com/news/microsoft-plans-38gw-of-data-center-capacity-by-2032)**
**Microsoft has revealed its plans to more than triple its ...

Top Data Center News for 7th- 12th September, 2026

September 14, 2026 United States

Microsoft Plans 38GW Of Data Center Capacity By 2032 Microsoft has revealed its plans to more than triple its data center capacity over the next five years, targeting 38GW by 2032, up from its current 12GW with spending continuing to rise, from $55.7 billion in 2024 to $115.9 billion and $145.3...

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Read Top Data Center News for 31st August - 5th September, 2026
**[Meta’s $1.2B Data Center In Kuna, Idaho, Goes Live](https://baxtel.com/news/meta-s-1-2b-data-center-in-kuna-idaho-goes-live)**
**Meta’s Kuna, Idaho Data Center is now operational and has begun ...

Top Data Center News for 31st August - 5th September, 2026

September 07, 2026 United States

Meta’s $1.2B Data Center In Kuna, Idaho, Goes Live Meta’s Kuna, Idaho Data Center is now operational and has begun serving traffic, representing Meta's second AI-optimized facility in the fleet, with an overall investment of $1.2 billion. after being initially announced in 2022 before being...

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Read Haffner Energy Launches Biomass Power And Cooling System For Data Centers
Haffner Energy has launched a modular biomass-based power and cooling system for data centers. Built on its CORE100 platform and new C-iB multi-module system, the solution provides local, low-carbo...

Haffner Energy Launches Biomass Power And Cooling System For Data Centers

September 01, 2026 United States

Haffner Energy has launched a modular biomass-based power and cooling system for data centers. Built on its CORE100 platform and new C-iB multi-module system, the solution provides local, low-carbon power, cooling, and reduced water use. It can scale to tens of megawatts or more, helping data...

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Read Top Data Center News for 24th-29th August, 2026
**[Starcloud Raises $250m Series A Extension For Orbital AI Data Centers](https://baxtel.com/news/starcloud-raises-250m-series-a-extension-at-2-3bn-valuation-for-orbital-ai-data-centers)**
**Orbit...

Top Data Center News for 24th-29th August, 2026

August 31, 2026 United States

Starcloud Raises $250m Series A Extension For Orbital AI Data Centers Orbital data center company Starcloud has raised $250 million in a Series A extension at a $2.3 billion valuation, following its $170 million Series A in March, bringing its total raised since 2024 to $450 million, with plans...

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Read Trump Admin Considers Semiconductor Tariffs On Data Center Servers
The Trump administration is considering new semiconductor tariffs that could also apply to products using chips, including data center servers.
The proposal is still in its early stages and could ...

Trump Admin Considers Semiconductor Tariffs On Data Center Servers

August 28, 2026 United States

The Trump administration is considering new semiconductor tariffs that could also apply to products using chips, including data center servers. The proposal is still in its early stages and could change. A phase-in period is being considered, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick supporting...

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Read The Most Expensive Room in a Data Center

**Walk into a modern data center and you will probably notice the computers first. Thousands of servers sit in long rows, connected by cables and increasingly powerful GPUs handling everything fr...

The Most Expensive Room in a Data Center

August 28, 2026 United States

Walk into a modern data center and you will probably notice the computers first. Thousands of servers sit in long rows, connected by cables and increasingly powerful GPUs handling everything from cloud applications to artificial intelligence. It is easy to assume that this is where most of the...

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Read Administrative Office Of U.S. Courts Seeks Vendor For Two Colocation Data Centers
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AOUSC) is seeking a vendor to provide colocation services across two geographically diverse data centers. The agency has issued a request for informati...

Administrative Office Of U.S. Courts Seeks Vendor For Two Colocation Data Centers

August 26, 2026 United States

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AOUSC) is seeking a vendor to provide colocation services across two geographically diverse data centers. The agency has issued a request for information (RFI) for providers that can meet its requirements. AOUSC currently uses a Digital Realty...

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Read Starcloud Raises $250m Series A Extension At $2.3bn Valuation For Orbital AI Data Centers
Orbital data center company Starcloud has raised $250 million in a Series A extension at a $2.3 billion valuation, following its $170 million Series A in March. The round was led by Manhattan West ...

Starcloud Raises $250m Series A Extension At $2.3bn Valuation For Orbital AI Data Centers

August 25, 2026 United States

Orbital data center company Starcloud has raised $250 million in a Series A extension at a $2.3 billion valuation, following its $170 million Series A in March. The round was led by Manhattan West and included existing investors such as Benchmark and EQT, alongside new investors including Nvidia...

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Read Top Data Center News for 17th-22nd August, 2026
**[Google Reveals It Is Behind 506-Acre Project Clydesdale Data Center In Oklahoma](https://baxtel.com/news/google-reveals-it-is-behind-506-acre-project-clydesdale-data-center-in-oklahoma)**
**Goo...

Top Data Center News for 17th-22nd August, 2026

August 24, 2026 United States

Google Reveals It Is Behind 506-Acre Project Clydesdale Data Center In Oklahoma Google has confirmed it is behind the Project Clydesdale data center campus near Tulsa, Oklahoma, a 506-acre campus which will be developed in multiple phases, each covering around 200,000 sq ft and requiring up to...

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Read Rocket Lab Has No Plans To Enter The Orbital Data Center Market
Rocket Lab has no plans to enter the orbital data center market, despite growing interest in space-based computing. CEO Peter Beck said the company sees an opportunity in orbital data centers but w...

Rocket Lab Has No Plans To Enter The Orbital Data Center Market

August 21, 2026 United States

Rocket Lab has no plans to enter the orbital data center market, despite growing interest in space-based computing. CEO Peter Beck said the company sees an opportunity in orbital data centers but would focus on providing launch and solar services rather than operating the facilities itself. "I...

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