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It’s no secret, Loudoun County requires a new approach to meet the power demands of the data center community. The recent IRP released by Dominion and the states response, it is clear that data center operators have to own their own plan and path to solving their power needs. Virginia State Corporation Commission is now requiring Dominion to supplement its IRP with a least-cost alternative plan that does not include data center load growth. Dont get left behind… Our partner RPower can help you with this planning focusing on backup solutions like Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), natural gas, SMR and hydrogen fuel cells and as you address the challenges, balancing the need for reliable power with environmental impacts and community acceptance, while also considering the unique characteristics of its power grid for data centers. We will be at DatacenterDynamics VA, the Big Tech panel at noon on Nov 7 and available for meetings during the week. https://lnkd.in/eJCMcYvs Reach out to me Mara Ervin mara@marajadeconsulting.com to set up a meeting in Va or virtual. Robin Starcher | Peter Smith | Jamie Smith | #onsitepower #microgrid #datacenter #community #sustainability

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 When you have a deep understanding of power markets and the underlying power infrastructure, and you grasp how these systems interact with the gas grid and its infrastructure, it fundamentally alters the role of a data center. Instead of just being a major energy consumer, the data center can be optimized to actively support the grid, enhancing stability, efficiency, and reliability. This shift in dynamics transforms the data center into a valuable net benefit for the grid, contributing to overall energy management rather than merely drawing power. 𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥! 🔥 = ⚡ ≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋_≋ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. For energy insights, follow: #EnergyNinjaChronicles ⚡ Subscribe to the newsletter: 📩 https://lnkd.in/dGpq2-dC #DataCenters #NaturalGas #BridgingPower #EnergyStrategy #GridStability

Accessing data and removing #data silos are among the most common challenges we hear from #grid #operators when it comes to harnessing the #energy data you need to #orchestrate the grid. Join Thorsten Heller ( GE Vernova), Stefan Zschiegner (Itron, Inc.) and Bert Lutje Berenbroek (NET2GRID) on May 16 at 16:00h CET in a #webinar about having the right data #foundation in place – an IT-based one that simplifies bringing together energy data.

Energy needs aren’t going anywhere. Can YOUR data pipeline scale to keep up? From production assets in the field, to distribution and storage infrastructure, you need a way to quickly connect new data sources to your data pipeline without breaking anything in the process. Datality experts understand the technologies and systems in the energy sector. We build custom data pipelines that are easy to deploy and scale in lock-step with your physical plant. Real-time insight into your systems lets you scale data solutions vertically and horizontally to maximise system observability. So add that solar array. Build another power substation. Or install additional guardrails to your grid. Datality ensures that you get clean data from all your sources for fast, high quality insights. Let’s future-proof your data pipeline with scalable solutions. To learn more, visit www.datality.co.uk #EnergyTech #DataPipelines #IoTData #RealTimeData #DataManagement #EnergyTechSolutions #SmartEnergy #DataDrivenEnergy

📅 We'll be discussing #sustainability at ZincFive's DCD Backup Power Session! Join ZincFive’s Director of Product Management, Brandon Smith, on October 22, 2024, from 9:00 – 10:00 AM ET, for a discussion with DatacenterDynamics on “Sustainably Backing Up High-Density Data Centers.” This session will explore the growing importance of specialized power infrastructure as data centers scale and energy constraints increase. Brandon will provide practical insights on deploying advanced backup power solutions and strategies for overcoming renewable energy capacity challenges. As demand for clean, reliable backup power grows, this session is a must for those looking to future-proof their data center infrastructure. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about supporting the power needs of tomorrow's data centers. 🔗 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ehQQp8bm #DCDConnect #DataCenters #GoodChemistry

🔌 Data Center Power Facts🌐 Did you know that power availability is the #1 priority for data centers? Here’s how modern data centers stay powered and efficient: 🔋 Critical Power Systems: UPS systems act as the first line of defense against power interruptions, ensuring seamless, uninterrupted data center operations. In high-reliability data centers (Tier III and Tier IV), UPS systems are a cornerstone of achieving 99.99%+ uptime. ⚡ Redundant Power Systems: Data centers rely on backup generators (often diesel or gas) to ensure continuous operations during outages. 🌍 Green Power Initiatives: Many are shifting to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and battery storage to reduce carbon footprints. Innovations in microgrids and CHP (Combined Heat & Power) systems are taking energy efficiency to new levels. In a world that never sleeps, power is everything! 🌟 #DataCenter #PowerGeneration #BackupPower #EnergyEfficiency #TechInnovation

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 In today's evolving energy landscape, #datacenters are no longer just massive energy consumers. When you have a comprehensive understanding of power markets and the intricate infrastructure that supports them, a data center's role can be fundamentally redefined. By strategically optimizing the way data centers interact with the power grid and gas infrastructure, we can shift their function from merely consuming energy to actively supporting grid stability, efficiency, and reliability. This transformative approach turns data centers into essential assets that enhance overall energy management and contribute positively to the grid's resilience. At RPower, we're committed to driving this shift, leveraging our expertise in power dynamics to create data centers that don't just draw power—they help sustain it. https://lnkd.in/dPchAMXu #EnergyManagement #PowerDynamics #GridStability #EnergyEfficiency #ResilientInfrastructure #SmartTechnology #SustainableEnergy #PowerGrid #InnovationInEnergy #RPower #WeArePower

Grid Capacity, Energy Development, Data Center Power Demand - It’s Not All Bad News A bit longer piece this week and sent as an attachment. Our read on data center power demand and energy markets. Enjoy! #AIPower #DataCenterPower #NoUtilityPower #RenewableEnergy

🔔 Webinar Alert - Unlocking the power of DNOs' smart meter consumption data: Current and future use of the dataset 🔔 Join us for an insightful webinar organised by the Energy Networks Association (ENA) in collaboration with Baringa. We will explore the current and future use of aggregated smart meter consumption data that Distribution Network Operators ('DNOs') publish on their Open Data Portals. We will use the webinar as an opportunity to engage in discussions to debate ideas around how the data may help support local area energy plans, inform policy, as well as how it can provide more visibility on what is happening on low voltage networks (and lots more). The webinar will also allow us to explain what DNOs can currently publish and limitations that exist around the data, in order to understand current use and potential improvements to the existing dataset. 🗓️ Date: 30th of July 🕒 Time: 11am-12pm 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejgX-xrY Don’t miss out on the chance to influence the future of energy data usage!  #Webinar #ConsumptionData #EnergyData #SmartMeter #DNO #OpenData #EnergyPolicy #Collaboration

Did you know that time synchronization is of growing importance to grid operations? Utilities need to start deploying applications to process precise grid measurements to detect events such as frequency disturbance, oscillation detection and harmonics, as the surge in power demand comes from energy hungry data centers, factories and renewables increases. Join our Hansen Chan and Rob Wright in this LIVE webinar to see how utilities are adapting. Know more: https://nokia.ly/3Za5EoC Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) #utilities #networktransformation #missioncritical