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March 11 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Virtual

Future-proofing data center power infrastructure

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A multi-year approach to meeting the critical power demands of AI computing.

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The rapid expansion of data centers is forcing developers to get creative with how they serve computing with efficient power. But utilities are struggling to keep pace as interconnection queues delay new projects, and transmission and distribution upgrades take years to complete. 

Meanwhile, hyperscalers are exploring clean, firm resources like advanced geothermal and nuclear to meet their long-term needs. But what is the best way to provide a technological bridge to that future?

In this Frontier Forum, hosted by Latitude Media and Xendee, we will examine how utilities and data center developers can bridge the power infrastructure gap through strategic microgrid deployment and multi-year planning.

Join us as we explore findings from Xendee’s latest research with the University of Illinois, which reveals how data center developers can reduce power infrastructure costs by 60 to 80% through a stepped, flexible approach to on-site generation. We’ll address the technical and economic challenges of meeting rapid load growth in grid-constrained regions, diving into real-world case studies from California and Virginia. Key discussion topics include:

  • How data centers can optimize near-term investments in distributed energy while preserving optionality for future technologies
  • The role of hybrid power solutions including renewables, energy storage, combined heat and power (CHP), nuclear, and natural gas generation
  • Power modeling considerations for multi-year infrastructure planning with evolving technology costs and load assumptions
  • Strategies for maintaining reliability while minimizing stranded assets in a dynamic energy market
  • Cost implications of different technology pathways across diverse utility territories and regulatory landscapes

Join Xendee’s founders, CEO Adib Nasle and CTO Michael Stadler, as they unpack the technical complexities and strategic approaches to solving one of the data center industry’s most pressing challenges.

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Who should watch

  • Data center developers and operators
  • C&I energy customers
  • Microgrid developers and EPCs
  • Energy technology vendors
  • Project financiers
  • Policymakers and regulators

 

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FEATURED SPEAKERS
  • Stephen Lacey

    Latitude Media

    Stephen Lacey

    Executive Editor + Co-Founder

    Latitude Media

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    Stephen Lacey is the co-founder and executive editor of Latitude Media and the co-host of Open Circuit. He helps shape editorial coverage, live events, and creative partnerships. He’s a veteran journalist, editor, and producer who’s been running news teams and making audio programming about the clean energy transition for nearly two decades.

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  • Adib Naslé

    Xendee

    Adib Naslé

    Co-founder & CEO

    Xendee

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    Adib is the inventor of real-time power analytics for mission critical electrical power distribution networks. Previously, Adib was co-founder, and president at Power Analytics Inc. He has worked with renowned organizations in computer applications in power and energy, including the design, and development, of the predictive energy management system for the National Airspace System (NAS) critical infrastructure for the Federal Aviation Administration.

    Adib is a senior IEEE member, co-teaches the Microgrid planning and economic optimization course at UC San Diego (CSE-41291), is a member of the Advisory Board at the Center for Energy Research at University of California, San Diego Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, and the Advisory Board for the Power System Engineering Certificate program at UC San Diego Extensions, and holds 26 U.S. and international patents in the areas of electrical power system design, optimization, and capacity assessment. Adib received his BA from Michigan State University, MBA from Pepperdine University GSBM and studied finance and accounting at Stanford University GSB.

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  • Michael Stadler, Ph.D.

    Xendee

    Michael Stadler, Ph.D.

    Co-founder & CTO

    Xendee

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    Michael is the recipient of the Presidential Science Award from the White House in 2016, and is a recognized global leader in Distributed Energy Resource (DER) integration analytics. Most recently at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Michael led both the Grid Integration and Microgrid research groups, where he managed an international team of over 40 researchers.

    He was the lead developer of the Distributed Energy Resource Customer Adoption Model (DER-CAM) platform, which was recognized as one of the most advanced economic decision support tools ever created for locational economic optimization of Microgrids and hybrid distributed energy systems. Michael co-teaches the Microgrid planning and economic optimization course at UC San Diego (CSE-41291), is a member of the Advisory Board for the Power System Engineering Certificate program at UC San Diego Extensions, and holds several U.S. and international patents in the areas of electrical power system design, optimization, and capacity assessment.

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EVENT DETAILS
Xandee sponsored Frontier Forum on future-proffing data center power infrastructure

Tuesday, March 11

2:00PM – 3:00PM ET

Latitude Media Frontier Forums are live, interactive conversations and presentations that showcase frontier trends in clean energy and climate technology. These virtual events feature timely, in-depth conversations between leading voices in the industry and Latitude Media’s Stephen Lacey, as well as interactive Q&A sessions with attendees.

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