AI, Data Center Growth and Future Power Demands

In this episode of DC Power Hour, Allen along with special guests Al Warner and Fran Losey discuss how AI growth, along with data center growth and the required electrification, affect the powering infrastructure.

Episode Highlights

6:03 – Do you agree with me when I say that the politicians are those that try to enforce these laws or make the suggestions?

10:42 – What do you see happening in some of those big data centers you work in?

17:17 – Do you know the rack requirements for hyperscale deployments are 10 to 14kW per rack in existing data centers, and they're estimating this is going to rise to 40 to 60kW rack?

27:33 – Question: I got three strings in parallel, I lose 1 string, what's my run time? And everybody will say 2/3rds. Answer: Not even close!

32:09 – Who has the most experience with micro-nuclear plants? The United States Navy. If we can power aircraft carriers, we can power cities with these plants.