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Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency guzzle electricity, but can they also support the grid?
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Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency guzzle electricity, but can they also support the grid?
FromEnergy Evolution
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
As it gets harder for bitcoin miners to access power, some say mining is a balancing opportunity for the grid. We speak to mining startup founder Andrew Webber about his vision for data centers in grid flexibility and look ahead at the scaling of AI computing. Could data centers using AI algorithms become flexibility assets, and if so, which use cases could be suitable? On that, we hear from S&P Global tech analyst Jonathan Schroth and professor Ben Lee of the University of Pennsylvania.
Released:
Sep 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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