Balancing Growth and Green: AI's Energy Future
December 3, 2024
Alan Pentz and Tom Terbush explore the massive energy demands of AI and data centers, examining the challenges and solutions for powering the next technological revolution while maintaining sustainability goals.
The conversation dives deep into the growing energy demands of AI and data centers, with EPRI International President Tom Terbush providing expert insights on the infrastructure challenges ahead. From the rapid expansion of data centers to the potential of various energy sources, the discussion covers how different regions are adapting to these demands while balancing environmental commitments. Key focus areas include the role of nuclear, renewable energy, and the future of power grid management.
Episode Highlights:
- [00:02:36] Overview of AI's energy consumption impact
- [00:15:35] Scale of data center expansion and investment
- [00:28:20] Nuclear power challenges and opportunities
- [00:44:26] Global perspective on data center growth
- [00:47:37] Future of AI integration in business
- [00:50:10] Solutions for flexible energy management
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