Data centers turn to jet engines to bypass grid-connection delays

US data center operators and power developers are repurposing jet engines to secure power in as little as two years, avoiding multi-year grid-connection waits.

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2026-11-03 12:10 · Techmeme
US data center operators and power developers are repurposing jet engines to secure power in as little as two years, bypassing multi-year grid-connection delays (New York Times)

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