Nickel-Zinc Batteries Developed for AI Data Centers Amid Belarus Political Prisoner Release

Fraunhofer and a startup are developing Nickel-Zinc batteries for AI data centers to handle high power demands. In Belarus, 250 political prisoners were released following negotiations with the U.S., but nearly 900 remain imprisoned. Environmental concerns arise in Chile as data centers draw significant water, causing local droughts. The Chilean government plans to triple the number of data centers by 2025, impacting local resources.

Published Mar 30, 2026

Fraunhofer and a startup are creating Nickel-Zinc batteries for AI data centers, where rapid power demand is critical. Meanwhile, in Belarus, 250 political prisoners were released after U.S. negotiations, but approximately 900 remain incarcerated.

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In Chile, the extensive water usage by data centers, including those operated by Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, exacerbates local drought conditions. The Chilean government aims to increase the number of data centers from 33 to 100 by 2025, raising concerns for local communities reliant on drying resources.