AI · AI today, November 9, 2026
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AI's power demand drives a search for used turbines
· Aster editorial team
AI-generated imageUtilities and data-center developers are seeking used or refurbished gas turbines, along with systems adapted from aircraft engines, as new equipment faces long delivery times, Reuters reported. Orders exceeding 100 GW are competing with estimated annual manufacturing capacity of 60 to 70 GW. In the United States, the average wait for a new turbine has reached six years, according to industry data cited by the news agency.
Why it matters
Pressure to connect new computing capacity is reviving equipment that may be installed sooner, but availability, efficiency, and maintenance needs vary with each unit's history.
For the technical crowd
The order, manufacturing-capacity, and delivery-time figures come from industry estimates compiled by Reuters. Refurbished systems require inspection and repair before returning to service.
· Source: Reuters
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