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Could virtual power plants help power the AI boom?
The rapid growth of AI is straining the electric grid due to high power demands from data centers. A proposed solution involves using residential energy devices like solar systems and home batteries as coordinated 'virtual power plants' to manage peak demand and reduce the need for new infrastructure.
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