- Google says it plans to stop the use of the data center at the key moments
- Data centers use large amounts of energy, trying on the network
- Global energy demand is emerging as AI is adopted widely
It is no secret that AI and data centers are consuming energy (and water) at an alarming pace, and it has become evident that current consumption levels are well above what most energy networks can support in the long term feasible, a problem that will only increase as more organizations deploy the day to day.
This unfortunate truth is not lost in technological giants, who are now struggling to try to mitigate the heavy sustainability loads, the increase in the development of AI has left them, and Google has now announced that it will begin to change or reduce the demand for energy for ‘certain hours or times of the year’.
This ‘response to demand’ means that data centers are interconnected faster, and the need to build new transmission and energy plants is reduced, which helps network operators manage energy networks more efficiently and effective.
Flexibility brings strength
A summer of intense heat waves and extreme climatic conditions has seen a great demand for energy, since the air conditioning units are becoming a need.
The AI is not yet a necessity for the vast majority of uses, so Google agreed to stop or reprogram non -urgent tasks until the increase in demand ends.
When associating with the Indiana Michigan Power (I & M) and the Tennessee Valley authority, the new agreement will lead Google to its carbon free energy ambition 24/7, helping to ‘close the gap between the growth of the short -term load and the long -term clean energy solutions’, and deliver immediate benefits.
“As we add new large loads to our system, it is essential that we associate us with our clients to effectively manage the necessary generation and transmission resources to serve them,” said Steve Baker, president and director of I & M operations.
“Google’s ability to take advantage of load flexibility as part of the strategy to serve its load will be a very valuable tool to meet your future energy needs.”
