What happens when AI, energy, and data centers collide?
In this episode, Dan Romito speaks with Ron Vokoun, SVP of Data Center Cooling at SVL Inc., about the future of data centers and energy innovation.
They discuss:
A sharp look at what’s next for the data center industry.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:52 Ron Vokoun's Background and Career Journey
02:15 Predictions on Nuclear Energy and SMRs
08:01 Natural Gas and Data Center Power Challenges
17:27 Distributed Generation and Grid Inefficiencies
22:30 Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling and AI Impact
27:51 Sodium-Based Batteries vs. Lithium-Ion
29:04 Emerging Technologies in Energy Storage
30:47 Data Center Efficiency and Cooling Innovations
34:41 Regional Considerations for Data Center Locations
37:28 The Role of Utilities in Data Center Power Supply
45:42 The Future of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
46:27 Public Perception and Education on Data Centers and SMRs
48:48 Challenges and Opportunities in Powering AI and Data Centers
55:19 Final Thoughts and Contact Information