
Ep.249 The Data Centre Surge: AI’s Impact on Power Demand and Grid Planning
Energy Unplugged by Aurora
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Powering Data Centers: Challenges and Strategies
This chapter explores the significant energy demands of data centers, comparing the power usage of a 100 megawatt facility to that of 250,000 households. It discusses the rapid growth of AI, projected increases in global data center power consumption, and crucial location factors influencing their operations. The conversation highlights the complexities of energy procurement strategies, focusing on renewable power sourcing and the implications of geographical variations in pricing and reliability.
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