AI datacentres plan 181GW of on-site gas power amid grid connection delays

Research finds proposals for 181GW of gas-fired power capacity at AI datacentre sites in the US and Europe, driven by delays connecting to national grids, raising climate concerns.

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2026-11-11 12:00 · The Guardian AI
AI datacentres plan on-site power stations on huge scale despite climate risks, research reveals

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