The US AI infrastructure buildout faces a new bottleneck: the interconnection queue, shifting focus from chip supply to grid capacity and costs.
The queue. Why the grid, not the chip, is the binding constraint on AI.
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State-backed organization funding solar projects on Maryland affordable housing
Maryland’s Clean Energy Center, with state funding, is supporting solar and storage projects at 25 affordable housing sites, benefiting over 2,400 households.
Why Robotaxis Will Struggle To Compete
Analysis of current challenges facing robotaxi deployment, including cost, convenience, and market limitations, based on recent expert insights.
Oil Steadies Near Lowest Since March on Outlook for Hormuz Deal
Oil prices remain near their lowest since March as optimism grows over a potential Iran-US agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, set for signing this week.
Ten Reasons Oil Is Still Below $100 a Barrel
Despite expectations of a surge, oil prices stay under $100 due to multiple factors including market softness, supply dynamics, and economic signals.
Chinese scientists identify degradation pathways in low-silver heterojunction solar cells
Chinese scientists have identified key degradation pathways in low-silver heterojunction solar cell electrodes, impacting long-term reliability.
Cyprus curtails 65% of solar generation in January–May 2026
Cyprus curtailed over 65% of potential solar generation from January to May 2026 due to grid constraints and must-run units, impacting renewable project viability.
Bluebird Solar launches 630W TOPCon bifacial module
Indian manufacturer Bluebird Solar launches a 630W, high-efficiency G12R TOPCon bifacial module with 23.32% efficiency, targeting utility-scale and commercial projects.
Rivian R3 & R3X Will Go On Sale … Eventually
Rivian has confirmed that the R3 and R3X will eventually go on sale, with production likely starting before the end of the decade, but specific details remain pending.
A low-carbon computing platform from your retired phones
Researchers at UCSD plan to deploy a 2,000-phone cluster for low-carbon cloud computing, repurposing retired smartphones to reduce environmental impact.
