POWER Magazine•8 days ago
AI Is Draining the Grid—and the Power Solution Is Sitting Idle Right Next Door
- •AI is driving an unprecedented surge in data center electricity demand, projected to more than double by 2030 to 1,000 TWh.
- •This growth rate is four times faster than the overall grid, posing significant challenges for grid stability and resource adequacy for large power consumers.
- •The article highlights that viable "power solutions" exist but are currently underutilized or "idle," suggesting opportunities for developers to integrate new resources and potential grid integration issues.
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