AI is going to run out of power
I know from experience how hard it is to build infrastructure at short notice. Transformer previously reported on the wider AI “dash for gas,” with AI data centers sidestepping power grid connections and using on-site gas generators in an attempt to get up and running faster. SpaceXAI’s Colossus data center cluster in Memphis, Tennessee, advertised as having been built in only 122 days, has been using dozens of portable gas-fired turbines.
- ▪I know from experience how hard it is to build infrastructure at short notice.
- ▪Transformer previously reported on the wider AI “dash for gas,” with AI data centers sidestepping power grid connections and using on-site gas generators in an attempt to get up and running faster.
- ▪SpaceXAI’s Colossus data center cluster in Memphis, Tennessee, advertised as having been built in only 122 days, has been using dozens of portable gas-fired turbines.
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AI is going to run out of powerWithout significant investment into energy infrastructure, AI could outpace America's power gridKirsten HortonOct 06, 20261612ShareOliver Kemp for TransformerThe American data centers driving AI are projected to grow in power from 5GW in 2025, which would use a little less annual electricity than New York City, to 50GW by 2030. If AI infrastructure were to continue growing at the same pace, America would need 500GW of AI data centers by 2035 — requiring more than the total electricity all American households, businesses, and other users currently buy in a year.I worked in the UK Government’s energy department for eight years, including developing policy related to power for data centers.
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