Understanding the Integration of Large Loads in U.S. Power Grids: Challenges and Solutions in Japan
Seminar on U.S. Data Center Integration Challenges
On November 26, 2025, JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host a seminar featuring Masahiro Maruyama, an expert from the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, focusing on the integration of large loads, specifically data centers, into the U.S. power grid and the challenges faced in Japan. This seminar aims to address the increasing demand for data centers and the subsequent delays in interconnection to the grid that have been noted in recent years.
As the demand for data center services has surged, issues regarding the costs associated with constructing necessary infrastructure have emerged. Critics point out that it's unfair for existing customers to bear these costs. Additionally, some DC operators are applying for connections at multiple locations simultaneously, which creates a phenomenon known as