EnergyCents- Ep 141: Data demand: US power sector responds to AI-driven growth
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Balancing Energy Demands: Data Centers vs. Clean Energy Transition
The chapter explores how the increasing demands from data center giants like Amazon and Google, committed to carbon-free operations, are challenging utilities to rethink their energy generation mix. It discusses the implications on the US power sector, including the need for more non-intermittent energy sources. Additionally, it highlights the shift towards cleaner energy options like hydro and nuclear power, with tech companies investing in small modular nuclear reactors for sustainable energy consumption.
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