AI, Data Centres, and Storage: Meeting the Load Growth Challenge

Time: 14:55 - 15:40
Date: 2026-02-25-S3_S4

Synopsis

  • How data centres are prioritizing securing grid connectivity
  • Can storage provide a reliable alternative to new CCGTs and diesel, for powering data centre growth?
  • How storage can help operators manage grid access delays, price volatility, and 24/7 renewable supply
  • Do data centers have a role to play balancing a renewables-heavy grid supply?
  • What financing and partnership models (own vs third-party) make storage viable for hyperscalers and colocation providers?
  • What opportunities exist to share resource with districts, for example through combined heat and power? How can storage facilitate this?
  • What technical, regulatory, and permitting hurdles must be overcome for storage to be part of the solution?

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