Utility Dive•3 months ago
Why robust planning is central to data center success
- •Rapid data center growth is creating unprecedented demand, fundamentally reshaping grid planning and requiring developers to secure power much earlier in their project lifecycle.
- •The scale of data center expansion is straining existing transmission and generation capacity, leading to longer interconnection queues, increased costs, and potential reliability challenges for large loads.
- •Robust, long-term planning and early, integrated engagement with utilities, IPPs, and regulators are critical for data center developers to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and timely power supply.
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