Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that all new data center projects must be audited by the PUCT and ERCOT as interconnection requests surge, threatening to overwhelm the state's power grid.
Georgia is installing electricity meters in Mestia to combat illegal crypto mining straining the power grid. Vice PM Mamuka Mdinaradze stated illegal operations cost $9.5M annually and caused 13x higher consumption, leading to outages. Free electricity up to a limit remains for residents.
Germany faces a new energy challenge as abundant solar power on sunny holidays floods the grid, causing prices to plummet to negative levels (-85 cents/kWh). While the market aims to self-correct, grid operators warn of strain. New legislation and battery storage aim to mitigate future issues.
