Showing my ignorance

[furrowtickler]

We will be investing in a big generator as well
the inevitable is going to happen when these data centers open
Those big data centers should be run with self contained SMR’s

[Landdownunder]

Govt has bought in presume law that AI centres must have BYO electricity so they dont push up prices of electricity.

A random thought in years to come in war/conflict will AI centres be the first targets hit??

[GALAXIE500]

Here's a good idea from France. That could produce the equivalent electricity of 10 nuclear reactors.

France has mandated that all outdoor parking lots larger than 1,500 square meters cover at least 50% of their area with solar panels or shade-providing trees. The law applies to both new and existing parking lots with spaces for 80 or more vehicles, with penalties for non-compliance reaching up to €40,000 annually.

Large parking lots (over 400 spaces) were required to be fitted with solar systems within three years, while smaller lots (between 80 and 400 spaces) must comply within five years. The French government estimates this solar initiative can generate up to 11 gigawatts of renewable power, which is the equivalent of roughly ten nuclear reactors.
By installing solar canopies over existing asphalt rather than clearing natural ecosystems, the policy provides major dual-use benefits:

• Generates clean energy directly above where vehicles park, reducing transmission loss.

• Provides shade and protection from the elements, which keeps cars cooler and improves electric vehicle (EV) charging efficiency.

Another thing that should be mandated is STOP WASTING FOOD!

In World War Two they fined people for wasting food. Maybe it should be re-instated !

[blackpowder]

I can barely turn my computer on and off.
But I think AI like the Internet will have its boom and bust, yet like the internet be here to stay in ways we can't yet predict.
Energy requirements will certainly grow.
Sooner or later govt policy will have to focus on growth rather than feel good rainbows.
Where is all this electricity going to come from?
Anything we can get our hands on.
Today, cooling a twin factor. So are going where water and energy are.
Google AI in China.
We better find an alternative to natural gas here, and relatively soon. But for now it beats exporting it.

[Landdownunder]

During a recent drought water rationing came into play,people were not allowed to water lawns etc, doubt that will happen to these centres as its crucial presume same level of cooling in middle of night and frosty mornings etc.

Media here this morning the local one is a AI centre not a data storage centre. Doubt it makes any difference to cooling energy requirements.

[Landdownunder]

Ive been playing with AI this morning to see what its all about Grok and Chatgpt gives rational responses to questions 100% accurate maybe not but around the mark.

[Landdownunder]

I asked what is agriville website

Agriville is best thought of as having three main pillars:

1. Commodity Marketing
   • Grain marketing
   • Futures and basis
   • Cash prices
   • Hedging and marketing strategies
   • Crop reports and market outlooks
   • This is one of the largest and busiest sections of the forum, with over 29,000 topics.
2. Cattle and Livestock
   • Beef production
   • Cow-calf operations
   • Feedlots
   • Genetics
   • Animal health
   • Beef markets
   • Industry events and shows
   • The Beef Production section has more than 5,000 discussion topics.
3. Political Commentary (Rural Issues)
   • Federal and provincial politics
   • Carbon tax
   • Climate and energy policy
   • Trade
   • Rural economics
   • Government regulations
   • Discussions are often robust and include a wide range of opinions. The forum's guidelines state that the operators are not a content censorship group and aim to encourage debate while enforcing rules against threats, defamation, and abuse.
   • You'll find posters who are conservative, libertarian, centrist, and progressive.
   • Some long-time users are quite critical of left-wing governments or policies, while others defend them. It's often the same few regulars debating each other.

So, if someone asked, "What is Agriville mainly about?", a fair summary would be:

• Commodity marketing – a major focus.
• Cattle and general agriculture – another major focus.
• Political commentary affecting rural Canada and farming – a significant part of the discussion, especially in the Rural Issues forum.