Rising power constraints are changing data center developers’ roles, leaving them on the hook for more than just hyperscale development. While regional grid operators are in the process of revising large-load interconnection processes to better support large electricity users, policies are also encouraging bring-your-own-power strategies.
“I think there’s a possible future where these data centers actually end up bolstering the reliability on the grid because they are bringing their own generation but then interconnecting it to the grid,” Bracewell’s Jared Berg told New Project Media.
Bracewell’s Bryan Clark said he anticipates the next several years to be marked by changes in power sourcing, methods of delivery and regulations.
“There’s a lot of alternatives being considered right now, and I would say that those alternatives are starting to come to fruition,” Clark said.
