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Energy Storage Newsabout 1 month ago

APAC data centres risk a fossil fuel dependency long-duration energy storage can help end

Key Takeaway

Long-duration energy storage offers a critical pathway for APAC's AI data centers to decarbonize and avoid a decade-long reliance on fossil fuels, impacting future energy procurement strategies for large loads.

AI Summary

  • APAC's rapidly expanding AI data centers are projected to be dependent on coal and gas for power for the next decade.
  • Long-duration energy storage (LDES) is identified as a crucial technology to break this fossil fuel dependency for data centers.
  • This presents a significant opportunity for LDES developers and a strategic imperative for data center operators seeking sustainable and resilient power solutions.

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