The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines.
Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows
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AI data centers use converted jet engines for quick power as grid delays persist.
- Data centers use rebuilt jet engines to bypass long grid connection delays.
- Jet engines provide power faster than traditional grid connections.
- Companies like Microsoft and OpenAI are adopting this solution.
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