EUDCA Viewpoint: Microgrids, Flexibility, and the Future of Energy Systems
As energy constraints across Europe, coupled with pressure from AI workloads, regulation, and limited grid capacity, data centre operators are considering microgrids, on-site generation, and energy storage to reduce grid reliance and support energy resilience. Future data centres may function as flexible, decentralised energy systems, balancing renewable inputs, supporting local infrastructure, and reshaping their role within the wider energy environment.
