Data Center Revolution Ep 87: Power to Grow with Peter Gross
Mar 20, 2024
In this conversation, Peter Gross, Managing Partner at PMG Associates and expert in data center power infrastructure, shares insights on the critical energy demands driven by AI and the aging electrical grid. He highlights the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions and eco-friendly data centers to reduce carbon emissions. Discussions delve into innovative technologies like hydrogen fuel cells, the importance of renewable energy storage, and the challenges of modern data center design, making a compelling case for the future of energy in digital infrastructure.
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Peter Gross's Data Center Journey
- Peter Gross shares a career story starting from electrical engineering to leading major data center projects.
- He recalls designing 30-40% of all dot-com era data centers and later selling his company to Hewlett Packard.
Power Is Critical And At Risk
- Power and energy are critical and at risk due to rising demand, especially from AI and EV industries.
- Electrical grid aging and growth demands create unprecedented challenges globally, not just in the U.S.
Aging Grid and Capacity Loss
- The electrical grid is aging with increasing failures due to climate events and infrastructure decay.
- By 2030, significant generation capacity will retire without full replacement, worsening shortages.