Energy Unpacked

Matthew Meszaros: Harnessing AI Compute Load for a Smarter Grid


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AI is driving a surge in energy demand—but what if it could also help solve some of the grid’s biggest challenges? In this episode, we chat with Matthew Meszaros, CEO of Project Ohm, about how AI infrastructure can support the energy transition—not just consume power. We unpack how flexible, distributed GPU nodes can act as a new class of “digital DER,” shifting compute demand to align with renewable generation, reduce energy costs, and improve grid stability. From why demand-side flexibility matters in a renewable-heavy grid, to which AI workloads can be scheduled versus those that can’t, Matthew shares how Project Ohm’s model challenges traditional data centres and points toward a global, “follow-the-sun” future for clean, low-cost compute.


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Energy UnpackedBy Bronte Wilson and Adam White