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Winter Blackouts: Data Centers Strain Power Grid

Winter Blackouts: Data Centers Strain Power Grid

Update: 2025-11-18
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North American power grid faces increased blackout risk this winter due to surging data center demand, aging infrastructure, and severe weather. Regions from Pacific Northwest to Texas and Carolinas at risk, with Texas and New England particularly vulnerable. Solar power, battery performance, and natural gas supplies also pose challenges.

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Winter Blackouts: Data Centers Strain Power Grid

Winter Blackouts: Data Centers Strain Power Grid