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energy6 months ago•8 min saved

The Rising Power Demands of AI and Data Centers

The US faces significant challenges in powering the booming AI data centre industry due to strained interconnection queues, the need for new infrastructure, and market structures that may not incentivize sufficient supply, risking blackouts and higher costs. Industry leaders suggest that a large-scale, coordinated effort similar to the space race is necessary to meet the extraordinary growth in data centre energy demand, with innovative solutions like off-grid power and small modular reactors being explored.

via Financial Times|

#ai-data-centres #electricity-demand #energy

cybersecurity1 year ago•4 min saved

"US Power Grid Modernization Efforts Intensify Amid Vulnerability Concerns"

Cybersecurity experts are warning about vulnerabilities in the US power grid as the White House announces efforts to modernize aging energy infrastructure. The initiative, involving the federal government and 21 states, aims to reduce power outages and improve the grid amid rising demand and severe weather events. However, experts stress the need for robust cybersecurity measures to prevent potential attacks from hostile nations and cybercriminal groups. Despite significant public investment, political and regulatory challenges may hinder the progress of these modernization projects.

via Fox News|

#cybersecurity #energy-security #federal-government

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

AI Boom Threatens to Overwhelm US Power Grid by 2030

Data centers in the U.S. could consume up to 9% of the nation's electricity by 2030, driven by the expansion of computing hubs and technologies like generative AI, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. This surge in power demand could strain the electric grid, leading to higher power bills and potential outages, highlighting the need for improved energy efficiency and grid investment.

via Reuters|

#data-centers #electricity-consumption #energy-efficiency

energy1 year ago•6 min saved

Revamping America's Power Grid for a Sustainable Future

The US power grid is facing significant challenges due to outdated infrastructure and lengthy construction times for new high-voltage transmission lines, which are crucial for integrating renewable energy sources. Federal regulators have introduced new rules to improve long-term planning, streamline permitting processes, and ensure fair cost distribution among states. While these changes aim to enhance grid reliability and support the transition to cleaner energy, local opposition and regulatory hurdles remain significant obstacles.

via Business Insider|

#energy #energy-infrastructure #federal-regulations

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Power Grid Issues Emergency Alert: Crisis Looms"

PJM Interconnection, the largest US electric grid operator, has issued a level-one emergency alert due to a heatwave affecting the US, Europe, and China. The company, responsible for power supply in 13 states and the District of Columbia, is asking power plants to operate at full capacity as it faces challenges in sustaining required electricity contingency reserves. High temperatures are driving up the demand for electricity, particularly for cooling systems, putting strain on the power reserves. PJM is preparing for a predicted load of approximately 150,700 megawatts on July 27 and 152,800 megawatts on July 28. Heatwaves, exacerbated by climate change, are causing significant challenges for power grids worldwide.

via Quartz|

#electricity-demand #emergency-alert #energy