How Businesses Navigate AI Energy Bottlenecks Bypassing Costly Delays

Businesses are bypassing costly delays from AI energy bottlenecks by adopting strategies such as locating data centers near renewable energy sources, using modular nuclear reactors, and optimizing workloads, according to experts interviewed by Forbes. The article highlights that AI's growing energy demand could strain power grids, with projections suggesting data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity by 2030, up from about 3% today. Experts recommend a mix of efficiency improvements, on-site generation, and grid flexibility to mitigate risks.