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‘Being grateful that data centers remove their load from the grid is like thanking the arsonist for bringing you a bucket of water’

Posted on August 28, 2026 by borderslynn

Friday 28th August 2026 SUPPORT RADICAL CLIMATE JOURNALISM -DONATE TO OUR WRITERS’ FUND TOP STORY THIS WEEK Heatwaves intensify data centre crisis Are heatwaves driving more use of data centre diesel generators to balance Britain’s grid? The High Voltage Switch … Continue reading →

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Importance of backup generators for nuclear power plant safety

Posted on May 17, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/drone-strike-sparks-fire-at-uaes-barakah-nuclear-power-plant So looked up what these generators do: Diesel generators at nuclear plants serve as emergency backup power sources to ensure the operation of critical systems, such as reactor cooling, during power outages. They help maintain safety and prevent accidents … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: diesel generators

‘Being grateful that data centers remove their load from the grid is like thanking the arsonist for bringing you a bucket of water’

Importance of backup generators for nuclear power plant safety

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