How Xendee's microgrids solve data center power delivery issues

In this episode of @CleanPowerHour Tim Montague discusses one of the best solutions for powering #DataCenters in any US State. Thanks to @MichaelStadler of Xendee for explaining how #Microgrids can be set up to power #DateCenters and reduce the wait time: "Michael explains how Xendee assists developers in sizing these systems, optimizing the technology mix, and deploying control strategies that enhance savings. The platform also models growth over time, indicating when to incorporate new technologies as facilities expand..."

📰 A new update from Pew Research Center shows that U.S. data centers already consumed about 4% of the country’s electricity in 2024 — and with the AI boom, that figure is expected to more than double by 2030. 🚨 With processing demand skyrocketing, the pressure on grids, developers, and utilities has never been higher — making true collaboration across energy producers, tech operators, and power buyers an absolute imperative. 💡 At this inflection point, platforms like DMARK that connect verified power suppliers and major buyers are helping to accelerate projects and ease the burden on the grid. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dMcikEdk #AI #Energy #Infrastructure #DataCenters

A new era of demand is rewriting the rules of grid planning. Aligned Data Centers is paying to build a 31-MW grid-connected battery so its new Pacific Northwest facility can go online years sooner—a deal developed with Calibrant Energy and the local utility. This model—using customer-funded energy storage to ease interconnection bottlenecks—could redefine how large power users connect to constrained grids. Instead of waiting for new generation and slogging through interconnection queues, batteries buy time, flexibility, and political goodwill. For developers and grid planners alike, the message is clear: speed now belongs to those who can deliver flexibility. Storage and hybrid solutions that relieve local grid stress will find faster paths through permitting and public review. Such solutions will be especially important as NYISO, ERCOT, and CAISO all warn of tightening margins. Follow PowerCom for insights at the intersection of energy policy, infrastructure, and communications. #EnergyStorage #DataCenters #AI #GridFlexibility #CleanEnergy #Infrastructure #Permitting #EnergyTransition #PowerCom 

As Big Tech ramps up construction and U.S. data center energy consumption heads toward as much as 12% of national electricity use by 2028, the stakes are rising fast. AI-driven data center growth is pushing the U.S. grid to its limits, and a new report warns that proposed “flexible power” agreements could leave utility customers footing a multibillion-dollar bill. Find out why the next phase of AI infrastructure could reshape energy policy: https://lnkd.in/etjrAUA8 #AI #Energy #Technology

“Data Centers’ ‘Flexible Power’ Plan Could Cost Utility Customers Billions” “The report concluded that the only way to prevent other consumers from bearing the costs of data center growth is for these large users to build power plants capable of generating their own electricity.”

Own the Energy. Monetize the Data. America’s grid isn’t breaking. It’s being outgrown. Christopher Johnson’s piece, “Why Data Centers Are Breaking Up with Traditional Power Utilities,” captures the reality we see every day. • Data centers can’t wait 5 to 7 years for grid hookups. • Utilities can’t deliver firm capacity for 99.999% uptime. • Electricity markets are too cheap to fund new generation. The smartest operators are taking power into their own hands. At Flux Core, we are building for this new era where compute no longer waits on interconnection queues or outdated utility models. Our modular, solar and battery powered data centers deploy behind the meter, delivering clean, firm, and flexible power in under 18 months. This is not theory. It is the new industrial reality. AI training sites are the new factories. And every factory needs its own power source. The next generation of data infrastructure will not be defined by square footage or megawatts. It will be defined by energy sovereignty and by who controls the switch. That is the revolution we are building. Read the full piece by Christopher Johnson here: Why Data Centers Are Breaking Up with Traditional Power Utilities https://lnkd.in/eqRVVSJc #FluxCore #EdgeComputing #AIInfrastructure #Microgrids #EnergyTransition #DataCenters #SustainableCompute #OffGridPower #BehindTheMeter #EnergySovereignty #SolarStorage #AIRevolution #OwnTheEnergy #MonetizeTheData

The most valuable asset on the grid right now isn't a new power plant—it's flexibility. The recent DERVOS 2025 summit confirms a major vibe shift in clean energy: Focus has moved from simply building large-scale renewables to wringing more value out of the existing grid through Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). We are facing a perfect storm: Massive load growth from AI data centers, rising power prices, and painfully slow transmission buildout. This isn't just an engineering problem; it's a multi-billion-dollar GTM opportunity for companies that can deliver "speed to power". VPPs: Companies like Base Power are proving the business model for Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), aggregating capacity for arbitrage and grid services, attracting eye-watering capital. Data Centers: The assumption that large loads like data centers are inflexible is being challenged. Solutions like quasi-firm transmission and "Bring Your Own Capacity" (e.g. from Voltus and Enchanted Rock) are creating paths for hyperscalers to interconnect faster. This is a massive partnership opening. The Problem: Policy uncertainty and interconnection delays remain the two major headwinds for DER growth in the US. My work with PEAK Energy, a sodium-ion BESS manufacturer, confirms this shift. The market is rewarding innovators who provide distributed resources for flexible, dispatchable power. Developing strategic deals with utilities and large corporate customers is now the focus, while regulatory reform is needed but will take time. What is the single biggest barrier your company faces in proving the financial value of flexibility to the utility/regulator? #DERs #VirtualPowerPlants #VPP #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition #SmartGrid #BusinessDevelopment #GoToMarket #Decarbonization

Wright directs FERC to fast track large load interconnection -- In a notice of proposed rulemaking, the Energy Secretary endorsed accelerating interconnection for flexible loads like data centers. https://lnkd.in/e83duNei #AI #datacenters #energy

AI is driving power demand, but a new report from McKinsey & Company states that the US is uniquely affected by this, with data centers set to account for over 14% of the total domestic power demand by 2030. With these results impending, it’s more important than ever to make gains in energy efficiency and prioritize reliable infrastructure to ensure the continued stream of necessary power for data centers and other sites critical to the country. For more on this report and the global trends in AI-driven energy demand, check out Ellen Thomas' piece in Business Insider: https://hubs.ly/Q03QRDB90 #DataCenter #EnergyInfrastructure #EnergyEfficiency

FuelCell Energy was pleased to be a sponsor of the 57th North American Power Symposium (NAPS) 2025 and for Business Development Director Michael Palmer to participate in the prestigious Super Panel on Grid Modernization, Security, Flexibility, and Emerging Technologies. Mike spoke to the evolving nature of distributed energy and the transformation of our power infrastructure to meet rapidly increasing demand. He highlighted how the traditional model—where a single user consumes all generated power—is giving way to multi-user microgrids that serve entire communities and regions. These systems are becoming essential infrastructure for a grid that demands flexibility, resilience, and intelligence—and FuelCell Energy is positioned at the backbone of that transformation. “Historically, distributed energy systems were designed for a single end user to consume all generated power. Today, with the rapid evolution of grid innovation and emerging technologies, we’re seeing a shift toward more flexible, multi-user microgrids. These systems are no longer isolated; they’re becoming regional assets that support broader grid resilience and adaptability. FuelCell Energy is positioned at the backbone of this transformation. Our scalable modules—each producing 1.25 megawatts—are capable of powering small towns or regional networks, helping to build the microgrid infrastructure essential for the modern grid.” Read more about fuel cell microgrids here. https://hubs.la/Q03QnK1d0 #futurereadypowertoday #datacenters