Rice researchers explore if batteries can handle the AI energy demand

Name: Rice researchers explore if batteries can handle the AI energy demand
Uploaded: 2026-09-25T15:00:14.000Z
Duration: 2 min 49 s
Description: Researchers at Rice University are investigating whether battery technology can adequately address the increasing energy demands of AI and data center development. This research aims to alleviate public concerns regarding the significant power consumption associated with these facilities.

News Clip2:49ABC13 Houston·Houston, Harris County, TX·9/25/2026

Researchers at Rice University are investigating whether battery technology can adequately address the increasing energy demands of AI and data center development. This research aims to alleviate public concerns regarding the significant power consumption associated with these facilities.

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As polling shows Americans are growing concerned about data center development, researchers are exploring an option they believe could ease some power concerns.