Trump's Call for AI Data Centers to Bring Their Own Power Faces Practical Obstacles

In response to Donald Trump's proposal that large-scale AI data centers must generate their own power and sell electricity back to communities, industry experts point out that 100% around-the-clock independent self-generation is largely impractical. Critical power equipment like gas turbines is facing severe supply shortages, with order backlogs for certain models extending to 2031, while most projects under construction have already secured grid interconnection agreements. Experts believe a hybrid model combining on-site generation, energy storage, and grid interaction is currently a far more viable path forward.