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This episode explores the intersection of big tech, artificial intelligence, and energy infrastructure. Alex and Emily unpack Google’s massive acquisition of Intersect, examine the explosive growth in data center energy demand, and discuss the role of renewables and advanced technologies in shaping a sustainable digital future.
Sources:
- https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-and-ai
- https://www.intersectpower.com/intersect-power-forms-strategic-partnership-with-google-and-tpg-rise-climate-to-co-locate-data-center-load-and-clean-power-generation/?utm_source=openai
- https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-and-ai/executive-summary%C2%A0?utm_source=openai
- https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-and-ai/energy-supply-for-ai
- https://www.intersect.com/news/alphabet-announces-agreement-to-acquire-intersect-to-advance-u-s-energy-innovation?utm_source=openai
- https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/12/google-buys-renewable-energy-project-developer-intersect-for-4-75-billion/
- https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/google-strikes-massive-deal-to-buy-1-5-terawatt-hours-of-ohio-solar-capacity-15-year-deal-will-see-most-of-50-megawatt-solar-farms-capacity-diverted-to-data-centers?utm_source=openai
