Policy · 1h ago
US Grid May Struggle to Power 40GW of Hidden Datacenters by 2028
A new analysis warns that US grid constraints could limit behind-the-meter datacenter capacity to over 40GW by 2028. The report highlights that current infrastructure may not support the rapid growth of AI and cloud computing. This could force tech companies to rethink expansion plans or invest in on-site power generation.
Meridian48 take
The 40GW figure underscores a looming bottleneck that tech giants often downplay, but the real test is whether grid upgrades can keep pace with AI's insatiable energy demand.
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