Texas grid is heating up again, this time from AI, not Bitcoin miners
ERCOT reported a record surge in large-load requests, with AI data centers surpassing Bitcoin miners and reshaping Texas’ grid planning and reliability outlook.
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ERCOT reported a record surge in large-load requests, with AI data centers surpassing Bitcoin miners and reshaping Texas’ grid planning and reliability outlook.
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