AI Data Centers Utilize Converted Jet Engines for Power Supply
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Impact: 70%
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AI data centers are increasingly using converted jet engines to generate electricity due to long wait times for grid connections. Companies like Elon Musk's xAI and OpenAI have adopted this approach to expedite power availability for their data centers. However, these engines are less efficient and more polluting compared to traditional gas turbines.
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New corroborating source added: TechCrunch published an update on Tue, 03 No ("Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows").
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