Friday, 21 March, 2025

Big Tech's Data Center Expansion Challenges U.S. Power Grid Stability

The rapid growth of data centers, driven by Big Tech companies, is introducing new challenges for U.S. power grid operators. In July 2024, a significant incident occurred in Virginia's "Data Center Alley," where 60 data centers simultaneously disconnected from the grid due to a failed surge protector, resulting in a sudden surplus of 1,500 megawatts. This event underscores the complexities utilities face in balancing electricity supply and demand amid the expanding data center industry.