AI’s thirst for power presents major challenges to energy grid

Published April 19, 2025 8:00am ET



As Big Tech races to advance artificial intelligence technology, the need to power data centers quickly and efficiently has become even more important. And for those looking to get ahead, colocating these facilities with existing power plants seems to provide just the solution. 

Colocation traditionally refers to the process of building a data center or other large-load facility on the same site or property as the power plant where it draws its energy. 

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