With AI driving significant power requirements, datacenters face a shortage in gas turbines, prompting some to repurpose old aircraft engines. As they increase computing capacity, power demands are outstripping grid capabilities, especially in the US where datacenters proliferate. This has led many operators to generate electricity on-site, but now even turbine suppliers can’t keep up, citing lengthy wait times. Meanwhile, companies like ProEnergy are adapting jet engines for use in power generation. These engines initially help during construction and the early operational phases of datacenters before serving as backup once grid access is available. With soaring demand, innovative solutions like using aircraft engines are bridging the gap until more sustainable options, such as wind farms or small reactors, become viable.