Can we add dozens of giant new data centers to the electricity grid? New research says yes – if we embrace load flexibility.
It’s the most talked-about academic paper this year in the world of energy. Duke University's 'Rethinking Load Growth' has caused a stir in energy circles with a new perspective on the hottest issue of the moment: how to provide power for new data centers and other large consumers. As new sources of electricity demand grow rapidly, grid planners are scrambling to understand integrating new loads without breaking the system or budgets.
What’s next for energy after the US elections?
President Trump plans a sharp change of direction
The recent US elections are set to transform the energy landscape, with the Republicans now in control of the presidency and Congress. They intend to set a new direction for energy policy, emphasising affordability and reliability over sustainability and climate.
The Energy Gang explores what this shift means for the American energy sector and the potential implications for both domestic and global markets.
Is the US being left behind in the race to develop new clean energy technologies?
China is streaking ahead of us in energy transition
The Chinese car company BYD is launching two models that can charge in five minutes; about the time it takes to fill a tank with gasoline. It’s news that looks like a landmark moment in the energy transition, the way that the release of the DeepSeek model was for AI. It’s another eye-opening breakthrough out of China that should have the US worried. Or is it?.
What does financial market turmoil mean for low carbon technology?
Investors have gone sour on clean energy. In a troubled time for stock markets in general, where is the capital for energy flowing now?
With support for renewables under threat, and cutting-edge technologies facing mounting challenges, is the transition to low-carbon energy slowing down or recalibrating? Amy discusses the close ties between oil prices and capital flows into cleantech.
What does DeepSeek AI mean for energy?
It’s a historic moment in energy, with a leap forward in AI technology coming as the Trump administration sets a new direction for the US. When they make 'The Energy Transition – The Movie', the week of 27th January 2025 will be a pivotal scene. The Chinese AI company DeepSeek sent shockwaves through stock markets, as it revealed its model that apparently is capable of better performance than its competitors at a fraction of the cost.
Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast
Featuring conversations with thought leaders in the utility sector. Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at NYU, joins the Power Perspectives Podcast in the wake of the November 2024 elections to discuss the most pressing issues shaping the energy landscape. With her expertise in energy geopolitics, climate risk, and sustainability, Amy offers insights into how utilities can adapt to evolving challenges while pursuing a more resilient and sustainable future.