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Arevia Power, previously known as a solar developer, is reportedly pivoting toward gas-fired power and data center projects. The reported strategy shift reflects a broader trend of energy companies repositioning to serve surging data center electricity demand, raising questions about the firm's renewable energy commitments and what the move means for its project pipeline.

A data center developer is suing the city of St. Louis over a local requirement that new data centers supply renewable energy on-site. The lawsuit challenges the ordinance as an overreach, and it is drawing attention as cities weigh how to manage the large power demands and environmental footprint of expanding data center construction.

Protesters marched under the slogan 'The people united will never be defeated' to voice opposition to data center development, citing concerns over its environmental impact, including energy and water use. The chant, long associated with Latin American protest movements, signaled solidarity among demonstrators. The demonstration reflects growing public scrutiny of the rapid expansion of data infrastructure in local communities.

Data center developers are speaking publicly about the current operating environment for their industry. The discussion comes as demand for data center capacity continues to grow rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence and cloud computing, while developers face challenges including power availability, land constraints, and community opposition to new facilities.

Investors are turning their attention to three AI infrastructure stocks following AMD's investment deal with World Labs, the AI startup founded by Fei-Fei Li. The partnership has renewed focus on companies supplying the computing hardware and data center capacity behind advanced AI development, with retail traders tracking which firms stand to benefit from the deal.