{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Power Onward","title":"Powering the data center surge","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/317e181b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1884,"description":"AI may move at digital speed, but the infrastructure behind it does not.In this episode of Power Onward, Kim talks with Patricia and Dawn about the growing pressure data centers are putting on the power grid. As AI adoption accelerates, data centers are demanding more power than existing infrastructure was ever designed to handle. Patricia and Dawn break down what is driving that surge, why utilities are struggling to keep pace, and how the industry is rethinking the role of power in modern data centers.The conversation explores how data center operators are adapting in real time through bridge-to-grid strategies, onsite generation, and new approaches to reliability. Patricia and Dawn also share how Cummins is helping customers navigate fast-changing energy demands with dependable power solutions, deep technical expertise, and global support.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why AI growth is reshaping how data centers are poweredHow bridge-to-grid strategies are changing energy planningWhy reliability and adaptability matter more than ever for data center operatorsAdditional Resources:Market trends shaping data center strategy in the age of AIBeyond innovation: How partnership and integration are powering the data centers of tomorrowAddressing constrained grids with onsite generationPower Onward podcast: Keeping the cloud and planet onlinePowering data centers at CumminsInterested in learning more? Subscribe to the [3-minute Power Up] to get breakthrough stories and the latest innovations in power technology delivered  straight to your inbox: https://www.cummins.com/news/podcast#subscribe  Dive into the conversation:(00:00) This is Power Onward(01:15) Evolution of data center power(04:30) Why the grid was not built for AI demand(06:24) What bridge-to-grid power solutions actually mean(08:00) How data centers can support the grid during peak demand(11:26) The ripple effects of data center growth on communities(15:30) Will AI demand outpace power availability?(17:00)...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/C9P1Ph2PhFqd0ZCAgMD-0TGqW57xtmkeP1NjLkoYvqc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjhj/MzMyZGJjYzVkNTg1/ZmJmMDcxMDMyNGVj/YTcwMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}