33min chapter

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Power plays: grid economics and engineering, with Travis Dauwalter

Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)

CHAPTER

Navigating Energy Consumption Dynamics

This chapter explores the complexities of electric power usage in industries such as aluminum smelting and cryptocurrency mining, focusing on demand response strategies and their impact on grid stability. It contrasts residential and commercial energy consumption behaviors while discussing innovative solutions like dynamic line ratings and onsite energy generation. The analysis also touches on the evolving economics of data centers and their implications on future energy demand and service delivery.

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