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WINNING THE RACE TO REVENUE – BRIDGE POWER SOLUTIONS FOR DATA CENTERS

Abstract / introduction
The data center industry is experiencing substantial growth, placing increasing pressure on the power grid to meet the rising demand. These facilities require continuous power with zero interruptions and highly reliable backup to minimize downtime. This expansion creates a gap between power demand and grid capacity, lasting months to years. Developers are exploring alternative solutions, known as bridge power, to mitigate these challenges. Reliable bridge power solutions are critical for expediting revenue and enhancing the resilience of mission-critical developments. While this paper focuses on the U. S. region, many trends and applications have global relevance.
This paper will discuss why bridge power solutions are becoming increasingly viable, considerations for developing a bridge power solution, selecting a provider and how to best mitigate risks.
What’ s causing this increase?
Several important factors drive the increasing power demand of data centers. Firstly, more data centers are being commissioned worldwide, reflecting a growing demand for data processing and storage. These data centers are not only becoming more numerous but also larger in size, with many now measured in terms of megawatts( MW).
The rapid advancement of technologies such as artificial intelligence( AI) and cloud computing further contributes to this surge in power consumption. According to a recent report published by the International Energy Agency( IEA), data centers consumed approximately 460 terawatt-hours( TWh) of electricity in 2022.
This figure is projected to exceed 1,000 TWh by 2026, indicating a dramatic rise in energy usage as the demand for data processing continues to grow. •
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