Re:Data centers need power – lower income, rural residents p...
by PorciiVorbesc on Thursday November 12, 2026 @05:22PM
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> data center companies can install jet engine gas turbines to power their needs
Is there a source for this?
Re:Data centers need power – lower income, rural residents p...
by verdverm on Thursday November 12, 2026 @05:52PM
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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50310902
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/united-airlines-ceo-...
but generally loud gas turbines (don't have to have jet engine lineage)
https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2026-04-2...
Re:Data centers need power – lower income, rural residents p...
by PorciiVorbesc on Thursday November 12, 2026 @05:56PM
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That doesn't say they're gonna put airlines jet engines in datacenters just that the company will make gas turbines for the AI boom, and gas turbines for power generation are everywhere. Nuclear power plants also use turbines.
Re:Data centers need power – lower income, rural residents p...
by verdverm on Thursday November 12, 2026 @06:06PM
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ok... here's another, information is a search away "jet engine data center"
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/old-polluting-jet-engi...
Not all turbines operate the same. What are you trying to argue or advocate for here?
I agree the permitting process has hindered building in America, but I'm not convinced the current regimes in charge can craft legislation that actually helps people. America keeps voting for something new because the last attempt hasn't changed the status quo.