Downed Power Line Exposes Growing Data Center Problem: How to Solve It
Due to an accident on a power line near Washington, D.C., over 3 GW of data center load went offline almost simultaneously, causing a voltage spike in the PJM grid. Experts warn that such events will become more frequent and require the implementation of solutions that allow data centers to disconnect smoothly or "ride through" fluctuations.
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TechCrunch AI26.07 · 19:02