Google and AI Aim to Untangle the Electrical Grid Bureaucracy
Facing potential power shortages due to AI growth, Google partners with PJM using AI to streamline grid connection approvals for new power capacity.
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Google and AI Aim to Untangle the Electrical Grid Bureaucracy
It's been fascinating to watch the discussions around the potential power demands of the burgeoning AI industry. While many are focused on the possibility of an impending power shortage, there's another crucial aspect to consider: the vast amount of existing and new power capacity that's currently stuck in bureaucratic limbo, waiting for approval to connect to the grid. Image Credits:Daniel Balakov/ Getty Images The Hidden Power Capacity Waiting in the Wings It might surprise you to learn that across the United States, there are terawatts of new electricity generation capacity just waiting for the green light to connect to our power grid. According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, this backlog is a staggering 2.6 terawatts – double the total generating capacity of all power plants currently operating in the U.S.! This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a significant bottleneck that could hinder our ability to meet the growing energy demands of AI and o…
