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About 35% of Planned U.S. Data-Center Capacity May Be Built
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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Only about 35% of planned U.S. data-center capacity is expected to be built, due to electricity shortages, permitting challenges, and speculative proposals inflating announced project counts.
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You must separate ambitious project announcements from achievable builds as many data center plans lack power or permits. Prioritise locations with confirmed infrastructure to avoid wasted effort.
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