Connect | Virginia // Debate: Behind-the-meter spotlight - Are data centers becoming the new utility?

The behind-the-meter power race is broadening. Gas turbines, fuel cells, and small modular reactors are all competing for the same opportunity and the winners will be the ones that can deliver reliability at hyperscale speed. Meanwhile, utilities need data centers to be flexible, utilizing behind-the-meter strategies to alleviate peak demand. This debate seeks to address: 

• The emergence of power generation as a core competency and the rise of Bring Your Own Power (BYOP) in remote regions like West Texas and the South West
• Are dual-feed designs the key to building and powering with flexibility?
• What is the perceived reliability of off-grid systems vs on-grid?
• Exploring the variety of behind-the-meter solutions available for data centers