Jeff Bezos Predicts Solar-Powered Data Centers in Space The global data-center boom has transformed energy demand on Earth — but Amazon founder Jeff Bezos believes the next generation of data centers will orbit above it. Bezos predicts that within 10 to 20 years, massive gigawatt-scale data centers will operate in space, powered entirely by …
Category: Solar Energy in Oklahoma
Energy Brief: Texas Gas Plant, EV Lane Rules, Coal Leasing
Texas Expands Natural Gas Development with New Loan Agreement Texas reached its third Texas Energy Fund loan agreement to boost natural gas development. NRG Energy, Inc. signed the agreement with the state to build a 721 MW natural gas power plant at its Cedar Bayou Generating Station in Chambers County outside Houston. This new plant …
Solar Becomes EU’s Largest Energy Source in 2025
Solar Power Dominates Europe’s Energy Mix Solar energy has reached a historic milestone in Europe. According to Eurostat, solar generated 122,317 GWh in the second quarter of 2025, accounting for 19.9% of the EU’s electricity mix. In June 2025, solar officially became the largest source of electricity in the EU, producing 22% of the total …
Energy Briefs: U.S. Nuclear, Grid Upgrades and Global Trends
Rising Nuclear Investment in the U.S. Bloomberg Intelligence predicts nuclear power will see $350 billion in U.S. spending through 2050, boosting reactor output by 63%.The U.S. Energy Department is also considering diverting plutonium from nuclear weapons stockpiles to support power plants. Major Grid Expansion Plans California-based PG&E Corp announced plans to spend $73 billion by …
Former Oklahoma AG pushes local vote on wind, solar setbacks
“The highest respect for property rights is to get out of the way of the local owners and let them decide for themselves.” John O’Connor. O’Connor Urges Local Decision-Making A new voice has entered the heated debate over renewable energy setbacks in Oklahoma. Former Attorney General John O’Connor told lawmakers this week that decisions about …
NextEra Energy faces lawsuits and challenges over projects
NextEra Energy’s Oklahoma Solar Farm remains in court Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources is in the middle of a growing fight over renewable projects in Oklahoma and Wyoming. In Wagoner County, Oklahoma, the company filed a lawsuit after county commissioners rejected its permit request for a proposed 5,000-acre solar farm near the town of Porter. The …
Energy Briefs: PJM Governors Demand Change, PGE $73B Plan
Governors in PJM Interconnection Demand Change Governors from both Democratic and Republican states within the PJM Interconnection region are calling for reforms to address skyrocketing power prices and a clogged interconnection queue. Analysts warn that while leaving PJM might sound like a fix, it could actually cost customers more in the long run. PG&E Unveils …
Energy Briefs: Murphy USA Layoffs and Oil Market Update
Murphy USA Layoffs and Revenue Losses El Dorado, Arkansas-based Murphy USA laid off about 100 corporate employees as part of a restructuring plan, C-Store Dive reports. The company faced setbacks in 2024, including scheduling delays that hurt both fuel and merchandise sales, leading to a $1.3 billion revenue decline. Wisconsin Approves Wind and Solar Farms …
Rick Perry-Backed Amarillo Data Center Firm IPO
Fermi Targets $715 Million IPO in Amarillo Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Texas Governor Rick Perry is helping lead one of the biggest energy-tech offerings of the year. Perry, a co-founder of Fermi, announced the company’s $715 million initial public offering (IPO), with shares expected to price between $18 and $22 each. The Amarillo-based firm …
Lawmakers Take Up Wind and Solar Setbacks
Lawmakers Take Up Wind and Solar Setbacks Wind farm and solar farm setbacks, a hot topic during Oklahoma’s last legislative session, will take center stage Monday at the state Capitol. Lawmakers will hold a joint interim study to review concerns about health, safety, land use, and the broader impacts of renewable energy development. Reps. Nick …