Repurposed aircraft engines are powering AI data centers amid delays for grid hookups. They're an efficient and innovative solution to bridging the power gap.

Repurposed aviation engines power AI data centers, bridging energy gaps and enabling rapid AI infrastructure growth with efficient, low-emission solutions.

  • ExtremeDullard@piefed.socialOPEnglish
    348·
    14 days ago

    That’s right: the slop revolution is powered by A-1 jet fuel. What a glorious way to waste dwindling fossil energy resources…

    • waz@feddit.ukEnglish
      234·
      14 days ago

      They’re converted to use gas. They take the place of regular industrial gas turbines because they’re more compact and lighter, and can be used later for backup energy after the centres are connected to the grid. So as much as I dislike AI and its relentless impact on power and the environment, misinformation on what fuel these engines are running on isn’t helpful. Also, all the info is available in the article you posted OP.