Electricity has been one of the biggest reasons that our modern society has been so advanced. However, this dependence on electricity is also becoming a major concern for the U.S. power grid. Recently, the innovation and widespread growth of artificial intelligence (AI) have left many people concerned about the amount of power consumption. The estimated power consumption for AI servers is over 85 Terawatt Hours annually. For comparison, the annual power consumption of the entire country of Ireland is estimated to only be 29.3 TWh or around one-third of the consumption.
With this in mind, the U.S. power grid simply does not have the capacity to accommodate the growing electric consumption of the future. Around 71% of transmission lines are reaching their end of service date and the same goes for 55% of residential transformers. Fortunately, replacing this infrastructure with supplies from companies like ELSCO can help ensure supply keeps up with the growing demand. Not only is newer infrastructure less susceptible to breaking down, but it is also more efficient and can handle a higher capacity for future power demand. Ultimately, if you want to accommodate the power demand of tomorrow, you must prepare today. Upgrading the electrical equipment is the best way to future-proof the US electrical grid.
Source: ELSCO
