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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RichardJohnson
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
Nvidia teaming up with EPRI to fix grid issues with AI? That's like asking the fox to guard the henhouse! But hey, if they can pull it off, props to them. Just hope they don't make things worse. Fingers crossed, Nvidia!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
NvidiaがEPRIと協力してAIで電力網の問題を解決するって？それって、狐に鶏小屋を守らせるようなものじゃない？でも、うまくいけば称賛ものだよね。ただ、悪化させないことを祈るよ。頑張れ、Nvidia！
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JustinScott
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
Nvidia가 EPRI와 협력해서 AI로 전력망 문제를 해결한다고? 그건 마치 여우에게 닭장을 지키게 하는 거랑 비슷하네! 그래도 잘 해낸다면 박수 쳐줄게. 그냥 더 나빠지지 않길 바랄 뿐이야. 파이팅, Nvidia!
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BrianAdams
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
Nvidia se unindo à EPRI para resolver problemas de rede com IA? Isso é como pedir à raposa para guardar o galinheiro! Mas, se conseguirem, parabéns para eles. Só espero que não piorem as coisas. Dedos cruzados, Nvidia!
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JeffreyRamirez
April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
¿Nvidia uniéndose con EPRI para solucionar problemas de la red con IA? ¡Eso es como pedirle al zorro que cuide el gallinero! Pero, si pueden lograrlo, les doy un aplauso. Solo espero que no empeoren las cosas. ¡Crucemos los dedos, Nvidia!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
Nvidia teaming up with EPRI to fix grid issues caused by AI? That's like setting a fire to put out another fire. It's cool they're trying to solve the problem they helped create, but I'm not sure if AI is the hero we need here. Still, gotta give them points for trying!
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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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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
Nvidia teaming up with EPRI to fix grid issues with AI? That's like asking the fox to guard the henhouse! But hey, if they can pull it off, props to them. Just hope they don't make things worse. Fingers crossed, Nvidia!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
NvidiaがEPRIと協力してAIで電力網の問題を解決するって？それって、狐に鶏小屋を守らせるようなものじゃない？でも、うまくいけば称賛ものだよね。ただ、悪化させないことを祈るよ。頑張れ、Nvidia！
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
Nvidia가 EPRI와 협력해서 AI로 전력망 문제를 해결한다고? 그건 마치 여우에게 닭장을 지키게 하는 거랑 비슷하네! 그래도 잘 해낸다면 박수 쳐줄게. 그냥 더 나빠지지 않길 바랄 뿐이야. 파이팅, Nvidia!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
Nvidia se unindo à EPRI para resolver problemas de rede com IA? Isso é como pedir à raposa para guardar o galinheiro! Mas, se conseguirem, parabéns para eles. Só espero que não piorem as coisas. Dedos cruzados, Nvidia!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
¿Nvidia uniéndose con EPRI para solucionar problemas de la red con IA? ¡Eso es como pedirle al zorro que cuide el gallinero! Pero, si pueden lograrlo, les doy un aplauso. Solo espero que no empeoren las cosas. ¡Crucemos los dedos, Nvidia!
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April 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM EDT
Nvidia teaming up with EPRI to fix grid issues caused by AI? That's like setting a fire to put out another fire. It's cool they're trying to solve the problem they helped create, but I'm not sure if AI is the hero we need here. Still, gotta give them points for trying!
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