Data centers adapt to grid needs with AI
At the end of a tense and scoreless first half of a soccer match between the English men’s team and rival Germany, millions of Brits let out a collective sigh and did what they so often do in moments of stress: They made tea. That wave of electric kettles clicking on, however, caused a different kind of stress: a huge and sudden increase in demand for electricity. But National Grid, which operates the local transmission network, was ready. Just as those kettles started heatin
During a simulated soccer match scenario, an AI system adjusted a data center's power usage to match sudden electricity demand. The test aimed to evaluate how data centers can better manage their energy consumption. The AI program, named Conductor, was developed by Emerald AI to help data centers operate more flexibly. This approach could help reduce the time needed to connect new data centers to the grid. The project involves major tech companies like Nvidia and Digital Realty. The goal is to ensure data centers can respond to grid demands without compromising performance. This innovation could address a major challenge in expanding data center infrastructure. By working with the grid, data centers can become more sustainable and efficient.
This development could significantly speed up the process of bringing new data centers online by aligning their energy use with grid capabilities.
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