Anthropic strikes $3.4bn deal to generate gas-fired power for data centres
AI lab bypasses traditional suppliers to secure scarce equipment as demand for energy surges
Anthropic, an AI company, has secured a $3.4 billion deal to purchase gas-fired generators for its data centres, intensifying its involvement in the energy sector. This significant investment in power-generation equipment, totaling 1.7 gigawatts, was made through a partnership with OnePWR Solutions. The deal, reported by the Financial Times, includes engineering and construction capabilities necessary for the installation of the generators.
This move by Anthropic underscores the growing trend among AI developers to gain greater control over their electricity supplies, driven by increasing demand and equipment shortages.
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