Energy Policy

Power Grid and AI: What Exactly Does the Future Hold?

Interviewing key industry leaders, it was highlighted that since the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has witnessed a significant transformation in the power markets, driven mainly by the rapid expansion of data centers and artificial intelligence. This new paradigm is reversing the previous downward trend in electricity demand, forecasting exponential growth. Tech giants like Google and Microsoft are addressing these changes by investing in innovative solutions, namely nuclear energy, to power their data centers. However, new policies and uncertainties remain a concern, growing the need for sustainable energy to balance the increasing energy demand and ultimately prevent significant price volatility.