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Mapped: America's next data centers and the power they'll need

19 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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19 September 2026

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technology

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Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The next generation of U.S. data centers will require over seven times today's capacity, potentially powering two of every five homes, with new centers consuming 2.5 times more energy than those opening in 2026.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must plan for a sharp increase in operational energy costs as new U.S. data centers push power needs beyond current levels. This surge opens new opportunities in energy-efficient technologies and power supply innovation.

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Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivitydata-centersenergy-demandinfrastructure-growthus-marketpower-consumption