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AI data centers turn to repurposed jet turbines for power
Original: "Repurposed aircraft turbines tend to be less efficient and more polluting than engines designed for conventional gas-bu
Tech companies building AI data centers are increasingly relying on gas turbines originally made for aircraft, according to discussion among climate-focused commentators. Repurposed aviation turbines are less efficient and more polluting than engines purpose-built for power plants, meaning data centers need more of them to generate the same electricity, raising fresh concerns about the environmental cost of the AI boom.
Why now: Concerns are growing that the rapid expansion of energy-hungry AI data centers is increasing pollution through reliance on inefficient repurposed aircraft turbines.
AI data centersaircraft turbinesgas-burning power plants
Evidence
- "Repurposed aircraft turbines tend to be less efficient and more polluting than engines designed for conventional gas-burning plants. And data centers need more jet-powered generators to produce the same amount of electricity." # ai # environment # datacenters # climatechange… · DubiousCandy@sonomu.club · 8
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