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Rice researchers explore if batteries can handle the AI energy demand
Rice University researchers are investigating vanadium flow batteries developed by TerraFlow Energy in Katy, Texas, as a potential solution to power data centers. This comes as Americans express concerns about AI and data center energy demands, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a pause on data center permits, prompting developers to seek alternative power options.
9/24/2026