Power Starved: Why Energy Tech Trumps AI Startups for Savvy Investors
AI's trillion-dollar hype masks a brutal truth: no power, no progress. Sightline Climate warns half of data center builds could slip, turning energy into the real gold rush.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Up to 50% of data center projects delayed by power shortages, per Sightline Climate.
- AI power demand surges 175% by 2030; energy tech like batteries and transformers are the fix.
- Big Tech invests billions in on-site power—VCs should follow into startups solving the grid crunch.
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Originally reported by TechCrunch - AI
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