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<\/p>\n Texas Tech University\u2019s GLEAMM will use the funding to research AI data center load
\n management.<\/p>\n
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Texas Tech University<\/a>\u2019s Global Laboratory for Energy Asset Management & Manufacturing<\/a> (GLEAMM) has received $1.25 million in funding from Google\u2019s philanthropy Google.org The project addresses a critical challenge: AI workloads consume 10-100 megawatts Texas Tech is uniquely positioned to address these emerging challenges, combining \u201cPowering the next era of AI requires both world-class infrastructure and a resilient The multidisciplinary research team includes Argenis Bilbao<\/a>, senior director of GLEAMM; Manohar Chahama<\/a>, assistant professor in the College of Arts & Sciences<\/a>\u2019 Department of Renewable Energy<\/a>; and Stephen Bayne<\/a>, vice president for national security & executive director, Critical Infrastructure Security Institute<\/a>. Together, they bring expertise in AI, machine learning, renewable energy, energy Leveraging tools at GLEAMM designed explicitly for adoption at scale by resource facilities \u201cI\u2019m sincerely thankful to Google for their generous support,\u201d Bilbao said. \u201cI\u2019m excited About ON&ON: The Campaign for Texas Tech University<\/p>\n
\n to advance research on artificial intelligence (AI) data center load management and
\n electric grid flexibility. Google\u2019s support is part of a $40 billion investment in Texas<\/a> announced last week by Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Governor Greg Abbott.<\/p>\n
\n per facility, creating significant stress on electric grids during peak demand periods.
\n The research will explore how computational loads can be scheduled, modulated or geographically
\n shifted to support grid flexibility while integrating renewable energy and energy
\n storage.<\/p>\n
\n proximity to several very large data center projects on the South Plains with access
\n to diverse power sources, including substantial wind and solar generation, as well
\n as world-class expertise and infrastructure at GLEAMM.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n electric grid,\u201d said Robert Barron-Pryce, Google.org Giving Manager at Google. \u201cAs
\n part of our broader investment in Texas, we\u2019re proud to support the work Texas Tech
\n is doing to directly address the complex challenge of managing large data center loads.
\n By helping accelerate their research on smart load scheduling and optimization, together
\n we\u2019re ensuring that Texas maintains reliable, affordable power while continuing to
\n lead in technology innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Argenis](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bilbao-argenis.jpg\")
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Argenis Bilbao, Manohar Chahama and Stephen Bayne<\/p>\n
\n storage integration, power systems and energy management.<\/p>\n
\n and industry partners, as well as Texas Tech\u2019s real-world microgrid and real-time
\n simulator, the team will model electrical systems with large data center loads and
\n optimize scheduling based on renewable generation periods.<\/p>\n
\n to use these funds to push forward our research on improving datacenter energy consumption,
\n energy management and overall energy awareness, and to develop solutions that can
\n be applied in commercial datacenter environments.\u201d<\/p>\n