Trump's "Rage": The Power Grid Can't Handle AI, Tech Giants Are Powering Up!

SnapshotLaborer · 2026-03-04T13:16:40+00:00

Trump pointed out in the State of the Union address that the power grid is insufficient to support the electricity demand for AI development, and large tech companies need to build their own power plants. This marks a shift in the U.S. AI data center power supply method to "self-owned power plants + off-grid power supply." By the end of 2026, the United States is expected to face an 18 to 27 GW power gap, creating trillion-dollar market opportunities across the entire industry chain, including power generation, energy storage, and more.

SnapshotLaborer

2026-03-04 13:16:40

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Trump explicitly stated in the State of the Union address: “The outdated power grid can no longer meet the massive electricity demands required for AI development. Large tech companies need to generate their own power and build their own factories.” This statement marks a historic turning point in the power supply model for U.S. AI data centers (AIDC)—shifting from reliance on the grid to a new paradigm of “self-sufficient power plants + off-grid power supply.”

North America is facing an “electricity acceleration” crisis caused by the nonlinear growth in AI computing power demand and aging grid infrastructure. By the end of 2026, the U.S. power system will have a cumulative capacity gap of 18 to 27 GW. Filling this gap will create a trillion-dollar incremental market, with investment opportunities spanning power generation equipment, energy storage, and supporting services across the entire industry chain.

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