AI data centers are projected to use more energy than the country of Japan.
Trump’s solution is beautiful: Force AI companies to build their own power.
Meanwhile, Elon applies to launch one *million* satellites to put AI data centers in space. pic.twitter.com/QzU9aURqae
— Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) February 12, 2026
- Big problems in Ireland where AI centre electric usage has reached 21-22% of the country’s metered electricity in 2023-2024 and has now surpassed all urban household usage. Grid operator EirGrid has reportedly halted plans for up to 30 potential data centers and some have cancelled plans to build. CY



