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I get that lots of servers can add up to lots of power, but what is a "lot"? Is 1MW really enough demand to destabilize a regional power grid?
by Johnny555 5y ago
I get that lots of servers can add up to lots of power, but what is a "lot"? Is 1MW really enough demand to destabilize a regional power grid?
- mjevans 5y agoIf it's all at once at the end of one leg and unplanned? Yes. The question is somewhat similar to a thought experiment. If a ship is docked and loading cargo, is it a good idea to use all the cranes to suddenly fill up one outer side of the ship?
- idiotsecant 5y agoNo. All balancing authorities are required to keep a certain amount of "spinning reserve" available for fast adjustments like this. But if I do it and the next guy does it and a transmission like is down and...etc A lot of horror stories start that way.