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  • Why Indoor Cannabis Loses Yield Without Power Outages

    Why Indoor Cannabis Loses Yield Without Power Outages
    Jan 20 2026
    The script for the podcast episode of Forerunner: Powering the Edge focuses on the role of diesel generators in backup power and the emerging alternatives. The episode draws attention to the challenges of relying solely on diesel generators, such as fuel risk, maintenance, delayed response times and increasingly strict regulation. Instead of diesel, modern facilities are starting to embrace a combination of storage, microgrids, and intelligent controls. Battery storage systems offer immediate backup power, and microgrids provide added security during widespread outages. The podcast concludes by encouraging those responsible for critical infrastructure to reduce their dependency on diesel, advocating for a multi-systems approach managed via intelligent systems for a more resilient and compliant future.
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    4 Min.
  • Why Outages Aren’t the Real Risk: The Power Failures Destroying Facilities Quietly

    Why Outages Aren’t the Real Risk: The Power Failures Destroying Facilities Quietly
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode of Forerunner: Powering the Edge, the host explores well-hidden yet operationally critical issues often overlooked in facility operation: voltage dips, frequency instability, transfer delays, and power quality problems. These seemingly minor disruptions can lead to significant operational disruptions, increased energy consumption, equipment malfunction, compliance exposure, and managerial scrutiny due to escalated operational costs. Unfortunately, traditional monitoring systems often miss these issues as they are designed mostly to detect complete failures or alarms instead of subtle, transient problems. Operators can intervene ahead of these problems by investing in advanced monitoring solutions that can detect even minor deviations and predict potential issues using data pattern analysis. By proactively managing facility health, operators can reduce costs, prolong equipment life, and ensure their facilities run at peak performance.
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    6 Min.
  • How Edge Data Centers Manage Power Reliability and Uptime

    How Edge Data Centers Manage Power Reliability and Uptime
    Dec 25 2025
    The podcast episode of "Forerunner: Powering the Edge" delves into the crucial aspect of power reliability in edge data centers. It covers the concept of uptime, its importance, common power challenges these centers face, and the risks associated with traditional grid-first designs such as grid outages and voltage instability. The conversation moves onto analyzing various innovative operational strategies designed to enhance power reliability and sustain optimal performance. These strategies include shifting from traditional backup systems towards microgrids and hybrid power systems, managing load peaks through techniques like load smoothing, predictive management, and AI-driven load balancing. The episode also addresses common misconceptions that can negatively impact power reliability and concludes with a reminder about the significance of modern energy systems in the seamless operation of edge data centers.
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    15 Min.
  • How to Reduce Data Center Power Costs Without Increasing Downtime Risk

    How to Reduce Data Center Power Costs Without Increasing Downtime Risk
    Dec 25 2025
    The podcast episode focuses on achieving a balance between reducing power costs and maintaining reliability in data centers. It highlights the challenges associated with minimizing energy costs, such as potential downtime and reliability compromises, especially in edge data centers with tighter budgets. The episode also discusses variables like peak demand charges and grid pricing volatility that can inflate power bills. The strategies for managing these concerns, like load smoothing and predictive load management, are considered, along with the nuances of different power sources. The benefits of microgrids are raised, offering stability and cost predictability. The episode concludes by addressing common cost-reduction mistakes in data centers and emphasizing the necessity of a balanced, holistic approach to energy management.
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    10 Min.