Data centers drive surge in off-grid gas power demand
Strained electrical grids and long utility connection wait times are pushing many new data centers to rely entirely on off-grid gas-powered generation.
Strained electrical grids and long wait times to hook up to public utilities will push about 40% of all new data center capacity additions entirely off the main grid through 2030, an energy research firm says. That shift is increasing reliance on off-grid gas-powered generation as operators seek immediate, reliable power for new facilities.