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EU Launches Data Center, AI Initiatives to Facilitate Power Grid Integration

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European Union policymakers launched two new flagship initiatives alongside high-level industry representatives, aimed at preparing the region's energy infrastructure for a more digitalised future.

In the presence of EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jorgensen, 14 European Associations signed a Declaration of Intent, while six companies signed a Declaration of Support, indicating their readiness to implement the policies right away.

The first initiative establishes a framework for cooperation between data center operators, utilities, grid operators and public authorities to facilitate sustainable integration of data centers into Europe's electricity system.

The event also marked the launch of the AI.grids project, a collaborative effort involving 48 partners, including electricity transmission and distribution operators, technology providers and research institutions, to improve planning and management of energy grids.

The statement by the EU also noted that these initiatives coincide with the bloc's Tech Sovereignty Package, which involves preparing the energy sector and the deployment of AI solutions across the energy value chain.

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