One fallen power line exposed a growing AI data center problem. Here’s how to fix it.
A single fallen power line in 'Data Center Alley' triggered a massive load drop, impacting the largest electric grid in the U.S.
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A single fallen power line in 'Data Center Alley' triggered a massive load drop, impacting the largest electric grid in the U.S.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is threatening to impose reforms on PJM, the largest US grid, by September to address a 'grave legitimacy crisis.'
A looming US heatwave is putting the electrical grid under pressure as record temperatures collide with rising energy demands from AI data centers.