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From Fortress to Federation: Flexible Data Centers and the Future of Energy

Flexible data centers are reshaping the grid—shifting from rigid energy consumers to dynamic partners. By embedding flexibility into software, markets, and regulation, they promise cleaner, cheaper, and more resilient power while redefining the balance between digital and energy systems.

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