company that manufactures solar tracking systems.
Shugar noted that the solar industry has a massive backlog of projects, with 45 gigawatts of utility-scale solar projects in the U.S. pipeline. This backlog demonstrates the strong demand for solar energy, he said, and the industry’s ability to meet the needs of large consumers like data centers.
At the end of the day, it’s not about natural gas or solar or wind, it’s about decarbonization, Shugar said. And right now, solar is leading the way in terms of new capacity and new generation.
As the U.S. faces a historic wave of electricity demand, the debate between natural gas and renewables continues. But with solar installations on the rise and major technology companies committing to clean energy, the future of power generation in the U.S. appears to be leaning towards renewables.
the system until we get to that point. But the trend is very clear, that we’re headed to a 100% renewable future.”
Overall, the future of renewable energy in the U.S. looks promising, with solar power leading the way in terms of cost competitiveness and demand. However, challenges such as grid connection, transmission line buildout, and battery storage capacity still need to be addressed in order to achieve a fully renewable electric grid. With advancements in technology and economies of scale, experts believe that these challenges can be overcome, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
Las energías renovables son cada vez más importantes en la transición hacia un sistema energético más sostenible. AES ha firmado acuerdos para proporcionar energía renovable las 24 horas del día a algunas empresas tecnológicas que gestionan centros de datos. Por ejemplo, AES firmó un acuerdo con Google en 2021 para alimentar su campus de centros de datos en Virginia con un 90% de energía libre de carbono de forma horaria, utilizando recursos eólicos, solares, hidroeléctricos y de almacenamiento de baterías.
Aunque el gas natural actuará como un combustible puente, el CEO señaló que no ve a las empresas tecnológicas solicitando la construcción de nuevas plantas de combustibles fósiles para alimentar los centros de datos. Todas quieren formar parte de una transición energética, afirmó Gluski. No veo a nadie diciendo que construyan plantas de gas y carbón para alimentar mis centros de datos.