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

March 10, 2026 at 3:56 AM
US Department of Energy

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<p>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 demand. This ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/in-alaska-a-data-center-inside-a-power-plant-inside-a-microgrid/">In Alaska, a Data Center Inside a Power Plant, Inside a Microgrid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>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 demand. This ... [continued]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/in-alaska-a-data-center-inside-a-power-plant-inside-a-microgrid/">In Alaska, a Data Center Inside a Power Plant, Inside a Microgrid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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