Training artificial intelligence requires tremendous computing power, but operating clusters of high-density processors requires something even more basic: reliable electricity. Cloud providers are colliding with an unyielding physical reality, as regional utility grids struggle to supply power at the speed modern technology demands. Multi-billion-dollar data centers face years of waiting in line just to turn on the lights.
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) decided that waiting in line was no longer an option. By embracing behind-the-meter generation, Amazon is securing electricity directly on-site to keep data center timelines intact.
