Nvidia is betting data centers can save the grid, not break it. Emerald AI, a startup that aims to control the interface between power grids and data centers, just emerged from stealth with $24.5 million from Nvidia, John Kerry, and other big names. (Axios)
In a Phoenix pilot with Oracle and regional utility Salt River Project, Emerald’s software cut AI power demand by 25% during a peak stress window.
The pitch: Use smart load-shifting to turn data centers into grid shock absorbers and avoid building more gas plants.