Data centers turn to discarded jet engines as grid power and new turbines face long waits

Years-long waits for grid access and new turbines are leading data center builders to use once-discarded jet engines for power. The article describes the engines as less efficient and less environmentally friendly than alternatives.

For builders facing delayed grid connections, repurposed jet engines may offer a way to address power needs sooner, but the reported efficiency and environmental trade-offs could weigh against that choice. The article does not specify how many facilities are using them or how their costs compare.