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PG&E and Smart Wires Enhance Grid Reliability, Capacity for Data Centers in San Jose

Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Smart Wires announced a project on May 28, 2025, to enhance grid capacity for data centers in San Jose, California.
This project responds to a projected 500 MW load increase driven by growing data centers, requiring near-term solutions before a new transmission line due in 2032.
Smart Wires will deploy modular, relocatable SmartValve devices at PG&E's Los Esteros substation to dynamically manage power flows and mitigate thermal overloads up to 34%.
The installation will boost capacity by over 100 MW, allowing efficient, flexible power delivery to critical infrastructure and supporting clean energy integration, as noted by CEOs and engineers.
This collaboration provides a scalable, fast solution that enhances grid flexibility and security while addressing capacity needs for rapidly expanding data centers in Northern California.

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