Farid Katiraei, Samaneh Morovati, Shadi Chuangpishit, Seyyed Ali Ghorashi
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Abstract
The rapidly growing number of hyperscale data centers (DCs) with predominantly artificial intelligence (AI) types of loads in the current regulatory environment of promoting clean energy content suggests increasing the use of distributed energy resources (DERs). Some key factors are regulatory mandates to achieve carbon-free operation and reduce dependency on the electric grid. Although the addition of renewable resources in the form of DERs to DC infrastructure introduces significant challenges in design and operation, it also brings opportunities for implementing sophisticated control and automation to further capture the DER value for enhancing the grid reliability, resilience, and participation in demand response (DR) programs, depending on the location of DCs.
期刊介绍:
IEEE Electrification Magazine is dedicated to disseminating information on all matters related to microgrids onboard electric vehicles, ships, trains, planes, and off-grid applications. Microgrids refer to an electric network in a car, a ship, a plane or an electric train, which has a limited number of sources and multiple loads. Off-grid applications include small scale electricity supply in areas away from high voltage power networks. Feature articles focus on advanced concepts, technologies, and practices associated with all aspects of electrification in the transportation and off-grid sectors from a technical perspective in synergy with nontechnical areas such as business, environmental, and social concerns.