TechCrunch · Startups · 2026-11-03
AI Data Centers Deploy Jet Engines for Faster Power Access
AI data centers face years-long waits for grid connections and new turbines, turning to converted jet engines for power, the New York Times reported. The engines, rebuilt to burn natural gas, offer quicker setup times, with data centers running in 24 months. However, they are less efficient and pollute more than conventional gas plants.
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