Flexible grid connections can cut AI data centre power wait to 2-4 years from 5-10 years: BCG

Mint - Oct 22, 2026

Data centres supporting artificial intelligence (AI) could reduce their electricity connection waiting time from 5-10 years or more to 2-4 years by accepting flexible grid connections and using their own power generation and storage systems, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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