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Workshop on Grid Integration of AI Data Centers: Current Status, and Path Ahead
A workshop exploring the challenges and opportunities of integrating energy-intensive AI data centers into the power grid, with a focus on current developments, grid reliability, and the path toward sustainable integration.
Know the Course Instructor
Prof. Sarasij Das
He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. His research interests include Power Systems, Smart Grids, and Renewable Energy. He received his PhD from the University of Western Ontario, Canada, and his M.Sc. (Engg.) in Power Systems from IISc.
Objectives of the Course
Explores the grid integration of AI data centers
Covering power delivery, ccoling systems, stability challenges, cybersecurity, market tariffs
Practical simulation sessions to prepare participants for future demands
Course Syllabus
Data Centres in the Modern Grid: AI Load Growth, Demand Trends and Grid Challenges
Energy Aware AI Algorithm Scheduling and Running in Data Centres
Power Delivery Architecture and Electrical Load Characteristics of AI Data Centre
Cooling Systems and Cooling Loads in Data Centres
Energy Water Connection in Data Centre and Impact on Environment
Data Centre Planning, Siting and Flexibility
Medium-Voltage Converters and Solid-State Transformers for Data Centres
Power Electronics for AI Data Centre Servers
Power System Dynamics and Stability Issues with Data Centre Loads
Gird Codes and Modelling of Data Centres for Grid Connection Studies
Limiting the Impact of AI Data Centres on Fatigue Life of Thermal Turbine Generators in the Grid
Cybersecurity of Data Centre Infrastructure
AI/ML Models for Data Centre Control
Tariffs, and Electricity Markets for Data Centre Loads
Building a Co-Simulation Suite for AI Data Centre–Power Grid Interactions: Design and Early Results
Hands-on Session on MW-scale AI Data Centre Simulations
Who Can Apply & Who Can Benefit?
Who Can Apply?
- B.Tech/B.E
- Basic knowledge of power systems
Who Can Benefit?
- Engineering students, post docs, academic faculty, and industry professionals in electrical power, data centers, and AI infrastructure seeking expertise in grid integration, power delivery, cooling systems, stability, and simulations
Class Schedule
Fee Structure
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Students | ₹10,000 + GST |
| Post-Docs | ₹12,000 + GST |
| Faculty | ₹14,000 + GST |
| Industry | ₹16,000 + GST |
Ready to Enroll?
Apply online at iisc.online · New batches every semester