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This hidden device could free up gigawatts of power for the US grid
Why it’s here: Covers federal energy efficiency policy angle (DOE efficiency measures and incentives, federal buildings) and industry lobbying on data center grid load, though much of the piece is technology and market description.
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Oct 5Canary MediaThis hidden device could free up gigawatts of power for the US gridCanary Media reports that variable frequency drives could free up grid capacity for data centers, citing an NEMA pilot program and ABB and Danfoss advocacy for wider adoption.1 outletEnergy1 linked
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- Department of Energy
- Danfoss Drives