Could data centers overload the power grid? Expert explains

Northern Virginia is home to the world's largest concentration of data centers, but what happens when the power grid is disrupted?

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July 29, 2026
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Northern Virginia is home to the world's largest concentration of data centers, but what happens when the power grid is disrupted?

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