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The Fractured Race for Canada AI Data Center Power

By | July 27, 2026
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It was revealed earlier this month that ISED prepared a pitch deck for AI Minister Evan Solomon to use with international investors. The deck made two bold claims about Canada AI data center power: Canada had about 337 MW of AI data center capacity; and 20 GW of projects under planning or development, a figure… Read More: The Fractured Race for Canada AI Data Center Power »

Power Consumption: Bitcoin Mining vs. Mobile Base Stations

By | February 15, 2018
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One of the criticisms of blockchain technology center on power consumption and the cost of mining. The electricity consumed in mining operations is high and continues to grow as mining difficulty increases in response to increasing processing power. Some think that blockchains is wasteful technology that is not compliant with a 21st century outlook for… Read More: Power Consumption: Bitcoin Mining vs. Mobile Base Stations »