A power outage near D.C. triggered a massive grid ripple effect when three gigawatts of data centers simultaneously shut down, causing voltage spikes across the PJM grid from Virginia to Chicago. Though no blackout occurred, the event exposed how vulnerable the grid is to the massive, synchronized energy demands of digital infrastructure. Experts warn this is just the beginning, with Northern Virginia—home to the world’s largest data centers—serving as a warning bell. Solutions are emerging: companies like ON.Energy are deploying battery-buffered systems to smooth out demand spikes, while grid operators like ERCOT are pushing for data centers to ride out disruptions without triggering cascading failures.
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