Grids around the world are archaic having not been upgraded for decades, which has led to capacity challenges fuelling the war on electricity for energy intensive industries. Data centers are feeling these challenges acutely as they scale up and HPC becomes more mainstream, whilst also advocating for renewable power. However, given that data centers can assure the grid of ongoing power consumption over the coming decades through purchasing agreements, could they act as the catalyst for grid modernization?

This episode will explore how the data center market could be the lynchpin for enhancing utility relationships with heavy industries by engaging in long term commitments to consume additional capacity. Expert speakers will shed light on how the reliable utilization of new power could trigger the development of power at scale without having a negative impact on the grid. This episode will delve deeper into the utility equation, and highlight how the growing appetite for renewable energy will also help green the grid.