​America’s Power Grid Adds Most Generating Capacity In 21 Years As AI Data Center Demand Surges  – Tyler Durden

America’s Power Grid Adds Most Generating Capacity In 21 Years As AI Data Center Demand Surges  The Energy Information Administration’s Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory report released earlier this week revealed that developers and power plant owners added 20.2 gigawatts (GW) in new capacity in the first half of 2024, a 21% year-over-year rise amid increasing demand from AI data centers, reshoring trends, and other electrification trends.  Solar power led the way, contributing 12 GW, or 59% of all new additions, with Texas and Florida accounting for 38% of the growth in the first half. Battery storage capacity also saw significant growth, with around 21% of the…  — Continue at ZeroHedge News : Read More