Microsoft partners with US electric grid operator to modernize Midwest power system

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Microsoft is partnering with a major US electric grid operator to modernize the Midwest power system. This collaboration aims to ensure sufficient electricity supply for growing demands. The partnership involves deploying Microsoft technologies within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) grid. This will help predict and respond to weather disruptions, improve transmission line planning, and accelerate grid operations. This initiative reflects a broader trend of Big Tech collaborating with the power sector to meet increasing energy needs driven by AI and data centers.


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