Michael Heumann

Editor-in-Chief, The Fusion Report

Data Centers and the Insatiable Demand for Electricity

Data Centers and the Insatiable Demand for Electricity

Feb 26, 2025 | , , ,

As AI data centers explode in size and power demand, their electricity consumption is now rivaling entire cities. From NVIDIA-driven inference engines to advanced cooling systems, these hyperscale giants are straining the grid and conventional power sources. The Fusion Report examines how fusion energy could provide a game-changing solution, with the siting flexibility and power density needed to meet AI’s insatiable appetite for energy.

The Power Grid, AI, Fusion Energy, and DoE’s Chris Wright

The Power Grid, AI, Fusion Energy, and DoE’s Chris Wright

Feb 10, 2025 | , , , , ,

From fusion startups to AI-powered grid optimization, U.S. energy policy is entering a new phase under Secretary Chris Wright. The Fusion Report explores how high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and fusion energy are becoming tightly linked—creating new pressures on the grid and new possibilities for solving them. Could fusion be the key to powering AI’s growth and restoring grid stability?

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