AI data-center expansion shifts focus to time-to-power

DIGITIMESOctober 19, 2026en

Artificial intelligence data-center expansion is intensifying a global race for electricity, as cloud providers increasingly prioritize how quickly power can be secured over cost and decarbonization. As grids struggle to keep pace with computing growth, companies are considering on-site generation, batteries, and direct-current systems to speed deployment while managing emissions and efficiency.

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