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The University of Calgary is launching the Electricity Centre to study rising power demand from AI data centres and research affordable, reliable electricity for Albertans.
The University of Calgary is establishing a new research hub called the Electricity Centre to examine electricity systems as demand is expected to spike with the rise of AI data centres, raising concerns that higher demand could lead to higher costs for Alberta ns. The centre will bring together experts from various fields to study electricity from both renewable and non-renewable sources and to research affordable ways of delivering it to consumers.
Electricity Centre to Unite Researchers
The Electricity Centre is designed to draw together researchers from across disciplines, including engineers, lawyers and social scientists, to answer questions relevant to industry. Sara Hastings-Simon of the University of Calgary said the centre will focus on understanding how best to build out the electricity system while keeping energy reliable and affordable for consumers.
According to Hastings-Simon, the initiative aims to ensure that the growth of the electricity system is managed with reliability and affordability in mind. She described the effort as one that joins different areas of expertise to address practical questions facing the sector.
AI Data Centres Drive Demand
Electricity demand is expected to rise sharply as AI data centres are established. The increase has created concerns that greater demand will translate into higher costs for Albertans, making the search for affordable solutions a central part of the centre's work.
The centre plans to explore electricity from both renewable and non-renewable sources, acknowledging that the system includes a mix of generation types. Researchers will look at ways to bring power to consumers at a lower cost while maintaining dependable service.
Banff Electricity Camp Explores Issues
The Electricity Centre has already held an electricity camp at the Banff Centre, where experts examined the rise of data centres, renewable energy and other topics in the field. The gathering marked an early step in the centre's efforts to build collaboration and identify key questions for industry.
The University of Calgary's new hub is intended to serve as a focal point for research that connects academic work with the needs of the electricity sector. By involving multiple disciplines, it aims to produce findings that can inform decisions about building and operating the province's electricity system.
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