SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Siting data centers at strategic points of congestion along the power grid can harness unused solar power and avoid pollution usually associated with AI computation. A new report, commissioned by Next 10 and led by University of Pennsylvania Professor Benjamin Lee, compared siting data centers in an urban setting vs a rural location close to solar generation. Results reveal an alternative solution to costly infrastructure upgrades through the use of curtailed energy.

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Renewables peak as fossil fuel power generation reaches historic low, while transportation emissions also plummet. While not on target to reach 2030 climate goals, state continues to close the gap.