To Build a Data Center – Intro to Diesel Generation

[nsomani]

https://power2026.ai/diesel

[bob1029]

The problem is that diesel prime generation is like paying 25c/kWH for electricity.

> diesel generators are incredibly loud

This depends entirely on the configuration. Making a diesel generator quiet is a hell of a lot easier than making a gas turbine quiet.

[overtone1000]

Okay, now, just for fun, run the numbers for a diesel-powered data center in space.