In Texas, everything is bigger, and the power capacity is no exception. This makes it an attractive location for datacenters, which are increasingly reliant on large power supplies. Within a few years, Texas is projected to become the primary datacenter market in the US. Companies like hyperscalers and colocation providers are preparing for a future where a significant portion of datacenters will be powered onsite by 2030.

Bloom Energy’s 2026 Datacenter Power Report highlights a shift where power availability has evolved from a secondary concern to a primary factor in datacenter planning. The escalating energy demand from these expansive server farms is expected to increase drastically, with IT infrastructure load potentially nearly doubling by 2028.

However, the growth doesn’t come without challenges. Expanding the grid and power generation capacity often doesn’t keep up with the rapid pace of new server farm developments. This discrepancy is pushing operators to consider locations like Texas, where power resources are ample, and it’s projected that by 2028, the state could account for nearly 30% of the US IT capacity.

Regions such as Virginia currently lead in datacenter capacity, but stringent power regulations elsewhere could see Texas outpace them. The report also suggests that onsite power generation is becoming a preferred option, especially as the promise of grid power is not always timely. Although Bloom Energy promotes fuel cells as a viable onsite power solution, gas turbine generation is currently the favorite due to its established technology base.

As operators look to the future, acting early and strategizing around power acquisition becomes crucial. Fuel cells, despite challenges related to cost and infrastructure, are an attractive option due to lower emissions and noise. The report anticipates that by 2030, one in five datacenter campuses will exceed 1 GW, with operators urged to align power planning with their growing AI workloads.