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Significant... (care of @kevindstevens) What are the potential impacts of data centers on US power consumption? 35% of the world’s hyperscale data centers are in Virginia. The graph below shows US commercial power consumption with and without the state. Without Virginia, consumption was basically flat. # energy #power #datacenters #virginia #prospectresources

Data centers are experiencing explosive growth, creating a surge in power demands. But can North America's MV switchgear infrastructure handle this data-driven power shift?   Our upcoming #PTR Perspective episode revolves around this critical question. Stay tuned for Episode 8: "Data Surge, Power Shift: The Impact of Data Centers on North America's MV Switchgear Landscape."   Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ewpRSRJk   #PTRPerspective #datacenters #switchgear #NorthAmerica

Cooling data centers is critical for power management, but what do you do with the excess heat you still generate? Read how some data centers are transforming wasted heat into usable energy to boost their energy efficiency: https://lnkd.in/gd7zevP5 #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #EnergyMonitoring #ElectricMonitoring #PowerMonitoring #EnergyManagement #DataCenter #DataCenterCooling #DataCenterHeat

In some regions, energy demands of #DataCenters may exceed current and future grid capacities. ⚡ When data centers can no longer rely solely on the traditional #PowerGrid, they must seek creative solutions. We have highlighted some considerations to meet the #EnergyDemands of your data center in the near and long term: https://lnkd.in/eJpvVGDp

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There has been talk in certain regions about reducing the demand for electricity or "demand destruction". However, there will always be a need for more electricity one way or another. This is a good example of increased electricity consumption from another sector, even if we see a decrease from industrial for example. The push for #electrification and #EV will also increase the demand, which cannot be met (at least reliably) by sources with intermittency problems. Hence, we will not see a reduction in the use of fossil fuels and/or nuclear on a global scale. However, we may very well see regulators from certain regions push agendas that reduce #energysecurity, reduce #reliability, causing more #blackouts, and send prices up for the average consumer. We are already seeing an increase in the use of #coal along with #naturalgas and #LNG despite the efforts to end the use of #fossilfuels. Perhaps a better approach to the #energytransition would be one that reduces emissions by replacing coal with gas and nuclear and also addresses #energypoverty, which I consider to be the true existential threat of our time. www.rbac.com

🔌 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲: 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗨𝗻𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲—it can cause significant downtime and financial loss. Here’s what I’ll be covering: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻 for data centers and what’s at stake 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 to ensure consistent operations 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 and the limitations of those methods 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 that are paving the way for more reliable solutions in the future If you’re involved in IT, operations, energy, or simply interested in the future of infrastructure, follow along as I share insights and solutions throughout the week. 🔍 Curious to learn more? Share your thoughts in the comments, let me know what else I should cover, and follow me for more insights on data center reliability! 👇🚀 #datacenters #tech #datacenters #powerreliability #technology #businesscontinuity

With the growing energy demands of #DataCenters potentially surpassing current and future grid capacities, it's clear that reliance on the traditional #PowerGrid alone is becoming increasingly unsustainable. This situation prompts the need for innovative and creative solutions to meet the #EnergyDemands of data centers both now and in the future. Several considerations can be part of the solution: 𝟭. 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Integrating renewable energy sources directly into data center energy portfolios can reduce dependence on the grid and promote sustainability. Solar panels, wind turbines, and even geothermal energy can provide cleaner, renewable energy options. 𝟮. 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: Investing in energy storage systems allows data centers to store excess energy generated during low demand periods and use it during peak times. This can help balance energy consumption and reduce the load on the grid. 𝟯. 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀: Participating in demand response programs can help data centers manage their energy usage more efficiently during peak demand periods, contributing to grid stability and potentially generating additional revenue. 𝟰. 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Implementing advanced cooling technologies, optimizing server utilization, and upgrading to more energy-efficient equipment can significantly reduce a data center's energy consumption. 𝟱. 𝗢𝗻-𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: For some data centers, investing in on-site power generation, such as fuel cells or microturbines, can provide a reliable, continuous power supply that complements the grid. By exploring these and other innovative strategies, data centers can not only ensure their own energy security but also contribute positively to the broader challenge of managing energy demands in the digital age. #DataCenters #PowerGrid #MicroGrids Black & Veatch