Xizhou Zhou
Head of Power and Renewables at Wood Mackenzie, providing market analysis and forecasts on power system trends and infrastructure build-out.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 23min
The trouble with transformers
Xizhou Zhou, Head of Power and Renewables at Wood Mackenzie, shares data-driven insights on impending transformer shortages. Melissa Lott, a former Columbia professor, discusses energy transition hurdles. Travis Edmonds from Hitachi Energy highlights supply chain challenges and increasing transformer demand. They explore the implications for clean energy projects, the differences in standards across regions, and the need for robust partnerships. Personal tales about EV infrastructure and the impact of seasonal energy trends add depth to their conversation.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 8min
How can the grid help AI, and how can AI help the grid? Live from NYU at New York Climate Week, featuring leaders from Nvidia and Amazon | Energy Gang Live from Climate Week
At Climate Week NYC, three industry leaders discuss the intersection of AI and energy. Xizhou Zhou from Wood Mackenzie highlights the rapid expansion of U.S. data centers and their impact on grid stability. Craig Sundstrom of AWS outlines corporate commitments to renewable energy and innovative tariff designs to alleviate rising electricity prices. Meanwhile, Josh Parker from NVIDIA reveals dramatic improvements in AI energy efficiency and how AI can streamline grid operations. The panel tackles the complexities and opportunities of integrating AI with energy systems.
