Nvidia Believes AI Can Fix Grid Issues It Causes
Nvidia dropped some big news on Thursday, announcing a partnership with EPRI, a key player in power industry research and development. They're teaming up to tackle the electrical grid's challenges using AI, which is kinda funny because AI is also the reason behind the growing power demand.
The Open Power AI Consortium, which brings together a bunch of electric utilities and tech giants, plans to use specialized AI models to come up with fresh solutions for the power sector's upcoming hurdles. These models will be open-sourced, making them accessible to researchers in both academia and industry.
The power industry's facing a huge spike in demand, thanks to data centers in the U.S. and beyond, all driven by the increasing need for AI computing power. The International Energy Agency predicts that electricity demand will jump by 4% each year in the coming years, almost double what we saw in 2023.
Alongside Nvidia and EPRI, the consortium includes big names like PG&E, Con Edison, Constellation Energy, Duke Energy, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and ENOWA from NEOM. On the tech side, Microsoft and Oracle are also part of the group.
Tech companies are scrambling to stay ahead of the curve, treating power not just as a cost but as a competitive edge. Over the past year or so, they've been busy signing new deals, mostly focusing on renewable energy projects. Solar's been a big hit because it's cheap, flexible, and quick to set up.
Take Microsoft, for instance. They've recently added 475 megawatts of solar power to their already impressive renewable energy lineup. Last year, they threw their weight behind a $9 billion renewable project led by Acadia, and earlier this year, they teamed up with Brookfield to roll out 10.5 gigawatts of renewable power across the U.S. and Europe, all set to be up and running by 2030.
But it's not just about adding new power sources. A recent study showed that by shifting non-urgent tasks to times when the grid isn't as busy, we could free up an extra 76 gigabytes of capacity in the U.S. That's a pretty big deal, accounting for about 10% of peak demand.
It's a good bet that the Open Power AI Consortium will be looking into these kinds of solutions, and more, to keep the lights on and the grid humming.
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BrianBaker
August 19, 2025 at 1:00:59 AM EDT
AI fixing the grid it’s stressing? That’s like a dragon promising to tidy up its own mess! Nvidia’s move with EPRI sounds promising, but I’m curious if AI can really balance the chaos it’s causing. 🤔
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August 17, 2025 at 7:01:11 PM EDT
AI fixing grid issues it caused? That's like a dog cleaning up its own mess! Nvidia's move with EPRI sounds promising, but I wonder if AI can really balance the power demand it’s spiking. 🤔
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PeterPerez
August 15, 2025 at 9:01:00 PM EDT
Nvidia's AI fixing the grid it strains? That's like a chef cleaning up his own kitchen mess—impressive if it works! 🤯 Curious how their EPRI collab will balance the power demand chaos.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:52:33 PM EDT
Nvidia se juntando com a EPRI para usar IA para resolver problemas da rede elétrica? É como usar fogo para apagar fogo! 🤦♂️ Mas é legal ver eles tentando resolver os problemas que estão causando. Talvez funcione, quem sabe? Continuem assim, Nvidia! 🚀
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MiaDavis
April 20, 2025 at 3:10:47 AM EDT
Nvidia가 EPRI와 손잡고 AI로 전력망 문제를 해결하려 하다니, 불을 끄기 위해 불을 사용하는 것 같아! 🤦♂️ 그래도 자신들이 일으킨 문제를 해결하려는 노력은 멋지다고 생각해. 잘 될지 모르지만, 파이팅! 🚀
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JerryMoore
April 19, 2025 at 6:07:21 PM EDT
Nvidia와 EPRI가 AI를 이용해 전력망 문제를 해결한다니 아이러니하지만 재미있어! AI가 전력 수요를 늘리고 있는데, 이제는 그걸 해결하려고 하네요🤦♂️. 불을 지르고 같은 성냥으로 끄는 것 같아요. 잘 되길 바래요, 하지만 회의적이에요. 전력망을 위해 기도해요!
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Nvidia dropped some big news on Thursday, announcing a partnership with EPRI, a key player in power industry research and development. They're teaming up to tackle the electrical grid's challenges using AI, which is kinda funny because AI is also the reason behind the growing power demand.
The Open Power AI Consortium, which brings together a bunch of electric utilities and tech giants, plans to use specialized AI models to come up with fresh solutions for the power sector's upcoming hurdles. These models will be open-sourced, making them accessible to researchers in both academia and industry.
The power industry's facing a huge spike in demand, thanks to data centers in the U.S. and beyond, all driven by the increasing need for AI computing power. The International Energy Agency predicts that electricity demand will jump by 4% each year in the coming years, almost double what we saw in 2023.
Alongside Nvidia and EPRI, the consortium includes big names like PG&E, Con Edison, Constellation Energy, Duke Energy, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and ENOWA from NEOM. On the tech side, Microsoft and Oracle are also part of the group.
Tech companies are scrambling to stay ahead of the curve, treating power not just as a cost but as a competitive edge. Over the past year or so, they've been busy signing new deals, mostly focusing on renewable energy projects. Solar's been a big hit because it's cheap, flexible, and quick to set up.
Take Microsoft, for instance. They've recently added 475 megawatts of solar power to their already impressive renewable energy lineup. Last year, they threw their weight behind a $9 billion renewable project led by Acadia, and earlier this year, they teamed up with Brookfield to roll out 10.5 gigawatts of renewable power across the U.S. and Europe, all set to be up and running by 2030.
But it's not just about adding new power sources. A recent study showed that by shifting non-urgent tasks to times when the grid isn't as busy, we could free up an extra 76 gigabytes of capacity in the U.S. That's a pretty big deal, accounting for about 10% of peak demand.
It's a good bet that the Open Power AI Consortium will be looking into these kinds of solutions, and more, to keep the lights on and the grid humming.
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August 19, 2025 at 1:00:59 AM EDT
AI fixing the grid it’s stressing? That’s like a dragon promising to tidy up its own mess! Nvidia’s move with EPRI sounds promising, but I’m curious if AI can really balance the chaos it’s causing. 🤔
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August 17, 2025 at 7:01:11 PM EDT
AI fixing grid issues it caused? That's like a dog cleaning up its own mess! Nvidia's move with EPRI sounds promising, but I wonder if AI can really balance the power demand it’s spiking. 🤔
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August 15, 2025 at 9:01:00 PM EDT
Nvidia's AI fixing the grid it strains? That's like a chef cleaning up his own kitchen mess—impressive if it works! 🤯 Curious how their EPRI collab will balance the power demand chaos.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:52:33 PM EDT
Nvidia se juntando com a EPRI para usar IA para resolver problemas da rede elétrica? É como usar fogo para apagar fogo! 🤦♂️ Mas é legal ver eles tentando resolver os problemas que estão causando. Talvez funcione, quem sabe? Continuem assim, Nvidia! 🚀
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April 20, 2025 at 3:10:47 AM EDT
Nvidia가 EPRI와 손잡고 AI로 전력망 문제를 해결하려 하다니, 불을 끄기 위해 불을 사용하는 것 같아! 🤦♂️ 그래도 자신들이 일으킨 문제를 해결하려는 노력은 멋지다고 생각해. 잘 될지 모르지만, 파이팅! 🚀
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April 19, 2025 at 6:07:21 PM EDT
Nvidia와 EPRI가 AI를 이용해 전력망 문제를 해결한다니 아이러니하지만 재미있어! AI가 전력 수요를 늘리고 있는데, 이제는 그걸 해결하려고 하네요🤦♂️. 불을 지르고 같은 성냥으로 끄는 것 같아요. 잘 되길 바래요, 하지만 회의적이에요. 전력망을 위해 기도해요!
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