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WSJ: Data Centers Unplugging at Once Pose New Threat to US Power Grids

A failed lightning arrestor caused 60 data centers to switch to backup power, forcing grid operators to reduce supply and avoid blackouts, affecting 1,500 MW of load.

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The Wall Street Journal reported that clusters of data centers in Virginia twice dropped off the power grid simultaneously, threatening system stability.

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Cardinal News broke the news in on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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