North American Clean Energy
By Leslie Chang, Caelux
Power is central to the North American economy. Everything from the proliferation of massive data centers across the continent to support artificial intelligence (AI) to rapid densification and urbanization is predicated on growing energy demand. The US Department of Energy reports that domestic energy use from data centers has tripled in the past decade, and will double or triple again by 2028.
The tech sector is illustrative of a broad trend across North America. After years of relatively steady energy consumption, demand is now spiking, requiring additional power production to come online as soon as possible. According to a recent Deloitte analysis, power demand will outpace supply by 2030 if more capacity doesn’t meet the market demand. This forecast is also bound to change as the United States and several tech CEOs recently announced the $500 billion Stargate AI project, which is focused on building infrastructure to support domestic AI research and development.
To meet these demands, North America needs more than just energy; it needs diverse, distributed energy sources that promote energy independence, job growth, and climate resilience. Solar is the energy solution best positioned to mitigate short-term grid demands while ensuring long-term energy security. Continue reading on North American Clean Energy: https://www.nacleanenergy.com/solar/north-america-should-harness-solar-for-its-industrial-strategy
