In Alaska, a Data Center Inside a Power Plant, Inside a Microgrid

CleanTechnica
By US Department of EnergyMar 9, 2026, 11:56 pm101 ptsTrending
The U.S. Department of Energy Helped Cordova With Its Local Microgrid. Now the Remote City Is Localizing Its Data Too. For years, the Cordova Electric Cooperative in Alaska has worked to source its energy closer to home. Hydropower and battery energy storage now supply Cordova’s highly seasonal electric…

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