Data centers turn to discarded jet engines as grid waits stretch for years
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-11-04
TechCrunch reports that with multi-year waits for grid access and new turbines, data center builders are resorting to an unusual fix: repurposing once-discarded jet engines for on-site power. The solution is less efficient and less environmentally friendly, underscoring how severe AI-driven power demand has become.
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