Beijing wants renewables to supply four-fifths of its AI data centres’ power by 2030. Forecasting and grid risk are getting in the way.

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Beijing wants renewables to supply four-fifths of its AI data centres’ power by 2030. Forecasting and grid risk are getting in the way.

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AI’s power hunger strains grids and pushes data centres toward orbit

Chinese grid operators say AI data centers can't flex power use enough for renewables to meet 2030 clean energy targets.