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As the demand for sustainably-powered data centers grows against a backdrop of power shortages, data centers are becoming inextricably linked to power grids. With a patchwork of renewables and plethora of technological innovation, data centers are finding new ways to help ‘green’ the grid and support themselves off-grid during times of peak demand. But what progress has been made, and what challenges lie ahead for the region? This discussion will unpack:

• What the future role of power purchase agreements (PPAs) will be as the power needs of the data center grows, and their limitations
• How developments in grid interactive technology are supporting data center build
• How the challenges of grid sustainability & power procurement can be met, against a backdrop of unprecedented demand