Heatwave poses risks to US power grid
172d ago
World
Al Jazeera
A heatwave across the United States is placing significant strain on the nation's power grid, leading to increased heat-related power outages. Experts anticipate the situation will deteriorate further due to the growing energy demands of AI-focused data centers. These data centers, which require substantial electricity to operate and maintain cooling, are exacerbating the grid's vulnerability during peak demand periods. The surge in power consumption raises concerns about potential widespread bl