It’s trying the concept out in Dublin.
grids transitioning to renewable energy. The data centers already
That kind of energy storage is absolutely critical for any city or region trying to get its grid to run on renewables. Microsoft’s newest data center in Dublin, Ireland, due to come online next year, will be the company’s first full-scale attempt at providing that service.Unlike coal or gas, solar and wind energy ebb and flow with the weather.
In Dublin, the hope is that Microsoft’s big batteries can provide a similar backup for days when the grid starts seeing more energy demand than it can supply from other energy sources. But, instead of only responding to outages, it might actually be able to prevent them. That system could potentially replace the current “spinning reserve” system.
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