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Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows

Context: Years-long waits for grid access and new turbines are pushing data center builders to once-discarded jet engines, which are less efficient and dirtier.

From TechCrunch: The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less-efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engines.

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TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026, ranked 25
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A publication reported this; the company may not have confirmed it.
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Infrastructure, Climate
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