Hotspots on energy storage and power supply equipment

4 FAQs about Hotspots on energy storage and power supply equipment

Why do data centers need Customer-Sited energy resources?

Customer-sited energy resources and capabilities offer a faster path to power, especially as data center campuses grow.

Will new data centers outpace energy supply growth?

In its annual Long-Term Reliability Assessment, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) warned that demand from new data centers and other large loads is expected to outpace energy supply growth.

How much electricity does a data center use?

According to Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment, in 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) data centers consumed 4.4% of electricity in the United States, which could triple by 2028. By 2030-2035, data centers “could account for 20% of global electricity use, putting an immense strain on power grids.”

Will Exxon Mobil Supply natural gas to data centers?

Exxon Mobil wants to supply natural gas to power generators serving data centers, but only if that electricity can be decarbonized through carbon capture and storage or other technologies. Exxon and Chevron earlier this year announced plans to enter power-supply markets.

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