Crusoe makes big battery buys for its data centers

Crusoe makes big battery buys for its data centers

In Brief Posted: 1:40 PM PDT · March 24, 2026 Image Credits:Form Energy Data center developer Crusoe is ramping up its energy storage capacity with battery buys from Form Energy and Redwood Energy. The company said it will buy 12 gigawatt-hours of Form Energy’s 100-hour batteries. It’s the second large sale made by Form, which last month said it would build a 30 gigawatt-hour battery for Google in Minnesota. That deal was worth about $1 billion, according to The Information.  Form, which d...
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MG’s SolidCore battery and Hybrid+ tech make EVs faster and smarter

MG’s SolidCore battery and Hybrid+ tech make EVs faster and smarter

Published Mar 24, 2026, 3:45 PM EDT Adam Gray, a seasoned automotive journalist and content creator from the UK, joined the How-To Geek editorial team in January 2025. As an automotive journalist for How-To Geek, Adam breaks first-to-report news on the latest in automotive tech, as well as penning automotive features and reviews. Adam is also a contributor to one of How-To Geek’s sister sites, TopSpeed, where he uses his media accrediation with manufacturers’ press offices to gain...
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Energy Vault acquires 175 MW battery project in Texas as it bets on AI-driven power demand

Energy Vault acquires 175 MW battery project in Texas as it bets on AI-driven power demand

In the sprawl north of Dallas, where data centres are multiplying and the Texas grid groans under record demand, Energy Vault has placed a new bet on battery storage, and on the idea that the companies powering AI’s insatiable appetite for electricity will need far more of it, far faster. The California-based energy storage company announced on Monday that it has acquired the McMurtre Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 175 MW / 350 MWh project near Dallas, from greenfield developer Bellto...
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NTPC seeks bids for 100MW solar, 50MW/200MWh BESS project

NTPC seeks bids for 100MW solar, 50MW/200MWh BESS project

The tender is open to commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers with at least 5MW demand, as well as distribution companies (DISCOMs) and aggregators able to meet the threshold. Bidders must be registered, hold required approvals and not be blacklisted.  Under the tender terms, bidders are required to supply solar modules for the project. For the BESS, developers must guarantee at least 92% dispatchable capacity at the point of interconnection over a 15-year period, starting at 10...
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TOZO HT3 headphones review – “Great quality for the price”

TOZO HT3 headphones review – “Great quality for the price”

Hardware Reviews Fantastic battery life Decent noise cancelling Lightweight headphones When it comes to headphones, there are a lot of things that I look for. Comfort, battery life and of course the sound. There are tons of different headsets on the market, from ones that feel flashy to ones that have a flashy price tag. The TOZO HT3 is more of a sleek, subtle design at a very affordable price range. The TOZO HT3 is a matte black headset featuring the TOZO logo in silver on the side. There is al...
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Why battery storage is becoming the engine of AI growth

Data centers are using batteries to run more AI on the same grid connection. March 24, 2026 Phoebe Skok Image: Brett Sayles, Pexel From ESS News For most energy storage projects, some of the main goals include earning capacity payments, building resilience and participating in demand-response programs. A new framework is beginning to emerge for hyperscalers and other large load users as the AI boom keeps power demand soaring: Compute Per Megawatt (CPM). Rather than viewing behind-the-met...
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Longer AirPods Battery Life Is Just A Simple Charging Habit Away

Longer AirPods Battery Life Is Just A Simple Charging Habit Away

photoschmidt/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A pair of Apple AirPods is an accessory that can possibly soundtrack your whole day. That means those earphones need a solid battery life. The AirPods Pro 3 offers up to eight hours of listening on a single charge, with a full 24 hours using the charging case. Naturally, battery life was one of the key features we noted in our AirPods Pro 3 review, and even going back a generation or two, Apple AirPods are know...
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Buying a used hybrid? 5 critical checks that could save you thousands

Buying a used hybrid? 5 critical checks that could save you thousands

Credit: Hyundai Published Mar 23, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT Based in the Motor City, Carl Anthony is the Automotive Lead at How-to-Geek and the host of AutoVision News Radio, a podcast that focuses on future vehicle technology, including next-generation ADAS innovations, electrification, and software-defined cars. A broadcaster by nature, he has appeared on popular podcasts and radio shows, including Wrench Nation, Cars Yeah, The Car Doctor, and Digital PR Explained. Carl’s frequent appearances on...
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This 2-in-1 Samsung Laptop/Tablet Is $500 Off Ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

This 2-in-1 Samsung Laptop/Tablet Is $500 Off Ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. 0; } } catch (e) { console.warn(‘Failed to fetch comment count:’, e); } } }” x-init=”fetchCommentsCount()” x-cloak> What do you think so far? All in all, the sturdy Samsung 16” Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 was already a great premium 2-in-1 laptop/tablet option, and at $500 off ahead of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale...
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Forget the Charging Station: This New Quantum Battery Prototype Could Power Your EV on the Go

Forget the Charging Station: This New Quantum Battery Prototype Could Power Your EV on the Go

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