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Extreme heat offers sneak peak of grid's data center challenges
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Extreme heat is driving historic power demand spikes across key U.S. grids, highlighting the strain on electricity supply due to growing data center loads and climate change effects. The contrasting grid performances, notably between ERCOT's plentiful solar and battery capacity versus PJM's limited renewable resources, underline infrastructure disparities amid the AI data center boom.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Data Infrastructure.
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You face an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centers that your local grid may struggle to handle. Prioritise securing partnerships with grid operators in regions like ERCOT with strong solar and battery presence to avoid costly outages or restrictions.
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