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Bill Kaewert with Stored Energy Systems
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- Jul 22, 2026
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Summary
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Bill Kaewert, Strategic Advisor/Board Member with Stored Energy Systems about "Data Centers and DC Power Solutions". Bill Kaewert, a veteran of the power generation industry, discussed the challenges and innovations in maintaining electric power at the PowerGen conference in San Antonio. He highlighted the significant load growth due to hyperscale data centers, AI, population growth, and electrification, which has led to a 80-gigawatt reduction in dispatchable energy over the past decade. Kaewert emphasized the role of data centers in providing dispatchable power, noting they have 100 gigawatts of generators. He advocated for decentralized energy solutions, including storage and on-site generation, to address these challenges and suggested that individual and commercial entities should invest in their own power assets to mitigate rising electric bills. Outline Introduction and Overview of PowerGen Conference Scott introduces the episode of Industrial Talk, sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council, highlighting their commitment to safety training and innovative propane-powered technology. Scott thanks listeners for their support and introduces the PowerGen conference in San Antonio, encouraging listeners to attend in 2027. Scott introduces Bill Kaewert, a power generation industry professional, and mentions his height as a joke. Bill Kaewert's Background and Role at PowerGen Bill Kaewert shares that he has been attending PowerGen for over 20 years and works for a manufacturing company specializing in power electronics. Bill discusses the primary reason for his attendance at PowerGen: the increasing demand for electric power due to load growth, hyperscale data centers, AI data centers, population growth,…