Powering the Future: AI, Quantum,...
Powering the Future: AI, Quantum, and the Fragile Grid with Harry Munroe
Robots and Red Tape by Nick Schutt
S2 · E30
Nov 4, 2025
01:08:53
Episode notes

Can the grid power AI's future?

Join host Nick Schutt on Robots and Red Tape as he chats with Harry Munroe, IBM quantum ambassador and energy expert. Harry explains the U.S.'s three fragmented grids, real-time supply-demand balancing, and massive data center demands (up to terawatt-hours yearly). Discover quantum's role in batteries/solar and grid modernization challenges. A must-listen for tech and energy pros!

*Three U.S. grids: West, East, Texas (ERCOT)

*Real-time electron matching;

*60Hz stability Data centers = small city power (100MW+)

*Quantum for materials, optimization

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