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AI factories push utilities to rethink load growth
Original: From data centers to AI factories: What utilities need to know about the next wave of load growth
The power industry is turning its attention to a new scale of electricity demand: not just data centers, but so-called AI factories that consume far more power and connect differently to the grid. Utilities are being urged to plan ahead for this next wave of load growth, with questions raised about infrastructure investment, grid capacity and how to serve these massive facilities.
Why now: Utilities and regulators are grappling with surging power demand from AI infrastructure and need guidance on planning.
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- From data centers to AI factories: What utilities need to know about the next wave of load growth · Utility Dive
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