# US data centers turn to repurposed jet engines for faster power

_Published Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 8:25 AM EST · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

US data center operators and power developers are repurposing jet engines to secure electricity in as little as two years, The New York Times reported. The approach bypasses grid connections that otherwise entail multi-year delays.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261103/p12#a261103p12)

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