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Denser Racks and Grid Delays Force an Infrastructure Rethink for the Data Center Industry

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Denser Racks and Grid Delays Force an Infrastructure Rethink for the Data Center Industry

As grid connections are delayed, some operators turn to on-site generation. As racks grow denser, others upgrade electrical systems

By Akul Saxena Sep 16, 2026

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