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The Future of Power Generation: The Need for Reliable, Always-On Energy
A fundamental challenge for data centers is their constant energy needs. Because they operate around the clock, any viable energy source must be capable of providing reliable, baseload power.
Why Not Use Solar or Wind?
Solar power is unsuitable because it produces no energy at night.
Wind power, while promising in some areas, suffers from variability and unpredictability, making it unreliable without significant storage solutions or backup systems.
The Ideal Solutions: Nuclear and Coal
Zion argues that the only practical options for consistent, large-scale baseload power are: