Google leans on demand response to keep AI data centers running at peak hours
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The company has lined up 1 GW of flexible capacity with five US utilities and is scaling a virtual power plant deal with Voltus tenfold Google wants its AI data centers to know when to take a breather. The company is exploring demand-response programs to cover the power needs of its AI data centers during peak hours. Under these arrangements, Google’s facilities can dial down or reschedule work when the grid gets stretched thin. AI workloads are driving electricity demand sharply higher.
Source: Crypto Briefing
