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Microgrids
What is a Microgrid?

A microgrid for a data center is a localized power generation and distribution system that can operate independently or in conjunction with the main utility grid. It provides resilient, scalable, and often cleaner power to meet the high and growing energy demands of AI and other compute-intensive infrastructure.

Microgrids from MG4AI include:

1. On-site generation: Natural gas generators (combustion engines or microturbines)
2. Energy storage systems: Batteries for resiliency and reliable energy flow
3. Advanced controls: Software for load balancing, failover, and peak shaving
4. Switchgear: Manages local power distribution (no connection to utility grid)
5. Controllable load: The compute racks in the edge data center, optimized for performance and efficiency
Microgrid Diagram
MG4AI microgrids enable a data center to:
Generate its own power (non-grid tied)
Eliminate dependence on the utility grid
Increase data center resilience and up-time

Why Microgrids Are Critical for AI Data Centers:

Power Demand Is Exploding
Modern AI workloads (e.g., Nvidia GB200, B200 NVL72) require:
  • 180–300 kW per rack today
  • Scaling to 600kW–1 MW per rack in the next 2–3 years
  • Traditional data centers with prior 2–5 MW total loads now need 10–100 MW — utilities can’t keep up
Utilities Are Constrained
  • Grid interconnection delays can take 1–4 years
  • In urban areas or remote locations, capacity is capped or unavailable
Speed-to-Market = Competitive Advantage
  • Companies can't afford to wait years for grid upgrades
  • An MG4AI microgrid can be deployed in 6–12 months (vs. 24+ months for grid buildouts)
  • AI infrastructure can go live faster, capturing revenue earlier
Resilience and Uptime
  • Grid outages (weather, overloads, cyber threats) can shut down compute
  • Microgrids provide always-on backup or primary power
  • Crucial for sovereign AI operations, service level agreements (SLAs), and critical workloads
Why This Matters in the AI Era:
  • No power = no AI infrastructure = no models, no services, and no revenue
  • Microgrids unlock growth when utilities become the bottleneck
  • They’re a foundational element of sovereign, scalable, and sustainable AI data center infrastructure
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