Utility Dive•7 days ago
Hidden assets: Why data centers don’t have to be the villain
Key Takeaway
The evolving flexibility of data centers challenges traditional grid integration paradigms, creating new opportunities for demand-side participation and resource optimization.
AI Summary
- •Conventional wisdom treating data centers as inflexible grid burdens is outdated, according to GridX CCO Scott Engstrom.
- •Modern data centers are no longer inherently inflexible, suggesting capabilities for more dynamic grid interaction.
- •This shift presents new opportunities for developers and large loads in grid integration, demand-side management, and potentially new revenue streams.
Topics
datacenter