Tim Stephenson

Tim Stephenson, Director of Power Generation at Aligned Data Centers, shares insights from his 35 years in the power industry. He discusses a pivotal shift towards onsite, 'behind-the-meter' power solutions for data centers, enabling greater reliability and independence from the grid. Stephenson explains their hybrid approach, utilizing natural gas turbines and batteries to manage volatile computing loads. He predicts a trend where data centers will act as private utilities, adapting to increasing energy demands and challenges with traditional power sources.