U.S. power grid
Coverage of U.S. power grid in the Nexus archive.
- The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway
Electric vehicles are increasingly capable of providing backup power, addressing the US's growing need for more electricity. This development highlights a potential solution to power grid challenges through vehicle-to-grid technology.
- US power grid braces for a high-stakes summer of heat and supply strain
The U.S. power grid faces reliability challenges this summer due to extreme heat, rising demand from data centers and AI, variable renewable energy sources, and regional weather risks like droughts and wildfires. Grid operators are implementing emergency measures to manage stress but warn of potential localized outages or price spikes during extreme conditions.
- Battery company working to reduce data center impact on U.S. power grid
A U.S.-based battery company, Terraflow Energy, is developing solutions to mitigate the strain that powerful AI data centers are placing on the nation's power grid. CEO Jon Parella discusses the company's approach to addressing this challenge.