Paul Manning
Co-founder and Commercial Director of Novogrid, a grid analytics company (acquired by Opora) that models power systems and advises on grid connection feasibility for large loads like data centres and storage.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 44min
Rethinking Grid Connections for the AI Era with Paul Manning (NovoGrid)
Paul Manning, Co-Founder and Commercial Director at Novogrid, discusses the energy grid's challenges with surging demands from hyperscale data centers. He highlights how these "giga-campuses" may request gigawatts of power, likening it to an entire country's demand. The conversation explores the need for flexible connections and real-time load management to efficiently connect these facilities. Manning also stresses the importance of smart planning and renewable integration, indicating a shift towards innovative solutions in grid operations.
Aug 21, 2025 • 44min
Rethinking Grid Connections for the AI Era with Paul Manning (NovoGrid)
Paul Manning, Co-founder and Commercial Director of Novogrid, dives into the challenges the energy grid faces from hyperscale data centres demanding gigawatts of power. He explains how traditional planning can't keep up and advocates for smarter, flexible connections to meet this massive demand. Discussions include the bottlenecks in transformer production, the strategic benefits of on-site storage for reliability, and innovative funding ideas for grid upgrades. Manning highlights the need for real-time data and managed curtailment to build a dynamic electricity system.
