Energy View: Load Profile Visualization
Illustrative visualization showing how flexible data center operations affect grid load patterns. These representative profiles demonstrate the framework for understanding capacity benefits.
Grid Capacity
5.6 GW
System Peak + Firm DC
Firm DC Baseline
1.6 GW
2000 MW @ 80% LF
Max Flex Bonus
+300 MW
Additional when headroom exists
Peak Shifted Load
300 MW
7 peak hours/day
Load Shifting: During 7 afternoon peak hours, flexible data centers shift up to 300 MW of workload to off-peak hours when the combined load (base grid + DC) would exceed grid capacity. This enables the DC to capture 300 MW more energy during off-peak hours.
About This Visualization
These charts are illustrative representations designed to communicate the framework for understanding how flexible data center operations benefit grid capacity. Key assumptions:
- Grid capacity = system peak (4.0 GW) + firm DC baseline (1.6 GW)
- DC wants to run at 95% load factor whenever grid headroom allows
- When base grid + DC would exceed capacity, DC shifts load to off-peak hours
- Base grid follows typical summer peak day shape (ERCOT/PJM patterns)
- Annual curve includes seasonal, daily, weekend, and weather variation
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