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Repurposed Jet Engines Power Data Centers Amid Protests

10/24/2025

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Data centers in the United States are increasingly using repurposed jet engines to meet rising energy demands for artificial intelligence.
ProEnergy retrofits General Electric CF6-80C2 engines to generate up to 48 megawatts, providing temporary bridging power as grids struggle to keep pace.
Environmental concerns, including emissions and noise, have sparked protests in Tennessee over data centers using these turbines without proper permits.

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Story summary

Data centers in the United States are increasingly using repurposed jet engines to meet rising energy demands for artificial intelligence.
ProEnergy retrofits General Electric CF6-80C2 engines to generate up to 48 megawatts, providing temporary bridging power as grids struggle to keep pace.
Environmental concerns, including emissions and noise, have sparked protests in Tennessee over data centers using these turbines without proper permits.