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The Data Center Boom and the Race for Power
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The accelerating buildout of U.S. data centers is severely constrained by extended lead times for power equipment and lengthy grid connection delays, amid rising AI-driven compute demand that risks a 57 GW power shortfall by 2028. Political opposition is growing due to concerns over electricity costs and environmental impact, while behind-the-meter power generation emerges as a faster solution to meet urgent energy needs.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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You face growing delays powering new data centers as equipment and grid wait times stretch beyond two years. Shifting to onsite power generation now can give you a critical edge while the grid backlog deepens.
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