Time-to-power demands from data centers and manufacturing expansion are placing intense pressure on the transmission grid. In response, utilities are being forced to allow more behind-the-meter (BTM) onsite power generation.
While data centers seek to draw power from the grid or generate on-site power for their own needs, Black Hills Energy views it as a two-way street.
With large loads that go far beyond a standard interconnect, such as 100 MW or more, BTM data center resources could also be dispatched for the utility. Black Hills Energy could call upon that energy at times to satisfy peak demand. This might be accomplished by the data center agreeing to switch to backup generators when needed.
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