AI datacentres plan 181GW on-site gas power, bypassing grid delays

A report reveals that AI datacentre developers in the US, UK, and mainland Europe have proposed 181GW of on-site gas-fired capacity to bypass grid connection delays, nearly four times Great Britain's peak demand. This marks a significant shift toward fossil-fuel self-generation, raising climate and regulatory concerns. The scale and environmental impact are uncertain pending project approvals.

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