Utility Dive•3 months ago
Winter storms underscore data center threats to grid reliability, affordability
- •The rapid growth in data center demand, combined with escalating extreme weather events, is placing significant stress on electric grid reliability.
- •Large power consumers, particularly data centers, face heightened risks of grid instability and potential cost increases due to these converging threats.
- •Developers planning new generation or load interconnections must account for increased grid stress and potential for more stringent reliability requirements.
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