Data Center Revolution Ep 128: Exploring the Future of Data Center Energy: Insights from Harry Beamish at Pristine Energy
Jul 28, 2025
Harry Beamish, founding partner of Pristine Energy, brings a wealth of experience in low-carbon power solutions for data centers. He dives into his transition from traditional power to innovative carbon capture technologies. The conversation highlights the pressing energy demands driven by AI, advocating for collaborative solutions in energy management. Beamish also discusses the benefits of localized energy grids and rethinking nuclear energy’s role in sustainability. His journey from history to energy exemplifies adaptability in an evolving landscape worth exploring.
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Low-Carbon Baseload Power For Data Centers
- Pristine Energy develops low-carbon baseload power using natural gas paired with carbon capture to repurpose CO2.
- Harry Beamish says their UK-proven technology is being adapted for rapid US deployment to serve data centers.
AI Growth Drives Bespoke Power Deployments
- AI growth is driving unprecedented energy demand and pushes data centers toward bespoke, off-grid solutions.
- Natural gas plants with carbon capture let operators deploy capacity faster where grid capacity lags.
CO2 Can Become Soda Carbonation
- Beamish recounts that captured CO2 can be sold to food and beverage companies for carbonation.
- He jokingly notes you could "drink the waste" of a data center in a Coke made with captured CO2.
