Data Center Outages Are Less Frequent but More Expensive, Uptime Finds

“The scale of modern data centers could lead to load swings of 1 GW multiple times per minute, which creates frequency variations and oscillations that the grid can’t handle,” ON.energy CTO Ricardo de Azevedo said in an interview.

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August 6, 2026
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“The scale of modern data centers could lead to load swings of 1 GW multiple times per minute, which creates frequency variations and oscillations that the grid can’t handle,” ON.energy CTO Ricardo de Azevedo said in an interview.

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About ON.energy

ON.energy is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure, powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. Its track record spans industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation, and grid-scale storage. With patented technology and proprietary software, ON.energy develops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

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