Tech Giants Spark Power Struggle: Amazon and Others Seek to Bypass Traditional Grid
2025-01-27
Fortune
The rapid growth of data centers is crucial for the economy and national security, particularly in the AI race against China. Tech giants like Amazon are now seeking to plug their data centers directly into power plants, bypassing the traditional grid. This move has sparked controversy among utility companies, who claim it's unfair. As the demand for cloud computing and data storage continues to surge, the debate around direct power supply and grid connectivity is gaining momentum, with key players like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft driving the trend towards renewable energy and efficient data center infrastructure, including cloud services and data center security.
