AI isn’t just changing the way we work — it’s rewriting the power equation. Massive training runs, inference clusters, and nonstop compute cycles are pushing electricity demand to new levels, with grid operators scrambling to keep up.
A lot of eyes are turning toward Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and Demand-Response as a Service (DRaaS) as fast, scalable tools to keep AI campuses online while integrating more renewables. By aggregating distributed resources — batteries, EV fleets, industrial loads, even smart HVAC — VPPs can respond to grid signals like a traditional power plant, but with more flexibility.
That’s the theory. The practice is where the conversation gets interesting.
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