The rapid expansion of data centres to support AI, cloud computing, and digitization is reshaping electricity demand and challenging grid planning. Energeia’s research highlights the drivers of data centre growth, their unique energy profiles, and strategies for efficient grid integration.

Energeia’s research outlines key pathways, including renewable gas blending, thermal energy networks, and end-use electrification, all vital for achieving carbon targets while minimizing economic disruption. Read on to explore how these strategies can reshape natural gas decarbonisation.

FCAS exist to provide AEMO with operational reserves in case of unplanned variations in demand and supply to keep demand and supply of electricity in balance in real time.

Electrification of appliances and transport will radically change the optimal grid and bulk system configurations. What is a solution for managing all these resources without a significant increase in the cost of the grid?