Rising electricity demand from AI

[dan_s]

For more than 30 years, demand for electricity has held steady or even fallen. But in the next five years, that demand is set to grow by 38 gigawatts — the equivalent of 34 new nuclear plants.

This is putting a tremendous strain on electric utilities, like Georgia Power. The Peach State’s state’s largest power provider says it needs to radically increase the amount of electricity it produces — and fast.

Specifically, it said it needs 17 times more electricity — the equivalent of four new nuclear plants.

And while factors like economic growth and electric vehicles are partially responsible for the surge in energy demand, there is one culprit that’s more responsible than any other, AI

Building over 100 new natural gas fired power plants is the only near-term solution.

[aja57]

"Building over 100 new natural gas fired power plants is the only near-term solution."

Dan, any companies you are aware of that are in the business of building these plants ? I post this article from ZH three weeks ago but thought you might have some thoughts through your vast network of peers.

https://archive.ph/2IzZi