Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Sean McMahon. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sean McMahon or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Are AI Data Centers the New Power Centers?

32:41
 
Share
 

Manage episode 515220591 series 2971620
Content provided by Sean McMahon. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sean McMahon or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Sponsored by: EDF power solutions -- [email protected]

One of the hottest topics these days -- not just in the energy sector, but across the entire economy -- is the anticipated energy demand from AI data centers. In an effort to separate the signal from the noise, Jeffrey Jakubiak, a partner at Vinson & Elkins, stops by the show to share his insights on the specific load demands AI data centers place on the grid. Perhaps most importantly, Jeffrey also discusses whether or not the US will be able to overcome a smorgasbord of challenges in order to build out enough generation capacity to meet that demand.

One tactic many big tech firms are embracing is colocation. Amid the new 'Bring Your Own Power' (BYOP) environment, Jeffrey and I ponder one possible long-term impact on the grid: Will data centers become power centers?

Sign up for the Renewable Energy SmartBrief

  continue reading

98 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 515220591 series 2971620
Content provided by Sean McMahon. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sean McMahon or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Sponsored by: EDF power solutions -- [email protected]

One of the hottest topics these days -- not just in the energy sector, but across the entire economy -- is the anticipated energy demand from AI data centers. In an effort to separate the signal from the noise, Jeffrey Jakubiak, a partner at Vinson & Elkins, stops by the show to share his insights on the specific load demands AI data centers place on the grid. Perhaps most importantly, Jeffrey also discusses whether or not the US will be able to overcome a smorgasbord of challenges in order to build out enough generation capacity to meet that demand.

One tactic many big tech firms are embracing is colocation. Amid the new 'Bring Your Own Power' (BYOP) environment, Jeffrey and I ponder one possible long-term impact on the grid: Will data centers become power centers?

Sign up for the Renewable Energy SmartBrief

  continue reading

98 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play