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AI workloads, immense regional interconnection queues and constrained markets have triggered the need for new ways to access power, and quickly. The adoption of DERs and microgrids is accelerating, transitioning away from a niche concept to the ‘workhorse’ of data center power design. In this episode we’ll consider how the role of microgrids has impacted data center power strategies across 2026. By understanding successful deployment and delivery, the panel will walk through a step-by-step guide for microgrid implementation, alongside distributed energy resources and advanced control. Topics of discussion include:
- Best approaches for bridging power solutions and microgrid integration
- Designs for next-generation power architecture: AC to DC
- Selecting the right DER assets for your project
- How to implement and monitor these solutions in practice
