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The article addresses critical infrastructure challenges where massive AI-driven compute loads are straining US electrical grids, necessitating mandatory power curtailments for data centers by 2027. This development highlights the urgent need for on-site generation or backup solutions to sustain high-performance computing operations amidst supply constraints and environmental scrutiny of diesel generators.

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Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid

TechCrunchJuly 28, 20263 min read

The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power.

The largest electrical grid in the U.S. has struggled to cope with an onslaught of data centers. Now, after an auction to add more generating capacity fell short, the grid’s operator, PJM Interconnection, has said it will cut off data centers and other large users during power shortages. The decision…

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