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For emergencies, there are already methods to shut off power to low priority businesses. And say, keep hospitals open. And, if you want to pay, you can pay a p
by FrustratedMonky 2y ago
For emergencies, there are already methods to shut off power to low priority businesses. And say, keep hospitals open.
And, if you want to pay, you can pay a premium to have more 'secure' power. This is an option today, already. No need for any discussion about markets and 'government is holding back the free market'. There is already a market to pay for premium power. And the utilities can charge AI customers more if they want.
- kazen44 2y agothis is actually a major problem in the netherlands at the moment. a part of the energy grid cannot handle the load being generated by all the solar being deployed, and upgrading the grid takes years. In the meantime, bussinesses and even households simply are not getting a new power connection unless they are deemed of enough importance.
- AndrewDucker 2y agoIf upgrading the grid takes years then invest until it doesn't take years. There have been many years of build up to solar power. If the people running the grid haven't done their job then replace them with people who can.