Massive data center complexes are becoming the norm due to the pressure to support AI. GW-scale projects are springing up all over North America. According to consulting firm DC Byte, colocation providers and hyperscalers added 12 GW of new capacity in 2024. Thirty-five GW-scale projects were announced in 2024 compared to three the previous year. Another 15 projects broke ground that were slightly below 1 GW in size. This new breed of AI factories is being situated in places like North Dakota, West Texas, I ...