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Data centers turn to old jet engines amid power shortages

Original: https:// techcrunch.com/2026/11/03/data -centers-are-turning-to-old-jet-engines-as-the-wait-for-power-grows/ # datacentr

Data centers are increasingly using retired jet engines as temporary power sources while they wait for grid electricity connections, TechCrunch reports. The practice highlights how demand for AI computing has outpaced available power infrastructure, prompting operators to adopt unconventional stopgap measures. Observers are discussing the environmental implications of burning jet fuel to keep servers running.

Why now: Concerns about data center energy demand and its environmental impact are growing

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• https:// techcrunch.com/2026/11/03/data -centers-are-turning-to-old-jet-engines-as-the-wait-for-power-grows/ # datacentres # electricity # environment · clarinette@mastodon.online · 2

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