One fallen power line exposed a growing AI data center problem. Here’s how to fix it.
A power line went down outside of Washington, DC, this week. Normally, the grid would only need a few seconds…
Data centers expected to use 4x more electricity by 2035
Data centers are expected to use one-fifth of the electricity generated in the U.S. by 2035, four times that of…
Arcturus could halve the grid’s electrical losses using its nano-infused copper
The world uses a lot of copper, but thanks to the energy transition and data centers, it’ll need a lot…
Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up
It’s no secret that AI data centers have been straining the grid. But Silicon Valley has been relatively insulated from…
Power prices are up 76% on America’s biggest grid, and a watchdog is pointing fingers
The largest electrical grid in the U.S., the PJM Interconnection, saw prices nearly double over the last year, according to…
The biggest U.S. power grid is under strain from AI — and no one is happy
Pity the PJM Interconnection. For decades, the grid operator worked quietly and in the background, matching electricity demand with supply.…