Texas grid faces AI-driven energy crunch: 99GW demand surge sparks debate on fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables
The rise of AI, data centers, cryptocurrency mining and hydrogen production has led to a dramatic increase in energy demand in Texas. ERCOT reports a jump in grid connection requests to 99 GW, up from 40.8 GW a year ago, equivalent to adding 30 nuclear reactors by 2030. Data centers, essential for AI infrastructure, are … Leer más