“And while a data center itself can be built in 18 to 24 months, securing a grid connection takes three to seven years.” Bring-Your-Own Power Becoming the New NormalAs grid constraints tighten and public opposition to data center power consumption slows down permitting, on-site power generation is becoming essential rather than optional. Research shows that within a single 50-MW block of an AI data center, real power can swing by ±20 MW within seconds. Well before the current data center boom began, Rolls-Royce’s hyperscale customers relied on its proven systems for mission critical backup power. Modular, scalable, and fuel-flexible, the mtu portfolio meets data center operators where they are today—and where they need to be tomorrow.