Powering the AI Revolution
A 2025 Comparative Analysis Dashboard
945 TWh
Projected Data Center Demand by 2030
8 Years
Avg. Grid Connection Wait Time (CAISO)
> 5 Years
Gas Turbine Lead Time for New Orders
< 90 Days
On-site Fuel Cell Deployment Time
The New Energy Trilemma: Cost vs. Speed
Cost: Unsubsidized LCOE ($/MWh)
Lower is better. Shows the low-end estimate for new-build projects. SMRs are a target cost, while renewables include ESS for 24/7 reliability.
Speed: Total Time-to-Power (Years)
Lower is better. Includes pre-construction, permitting, grid connection, and supply chain lead times. Reflects 2025 bottleneck data.
Beyond Cost: Environmental & Footprint Factors
Water Consumption (Gallons/MWh)
Lower is better. A critical factor for data centers in water-stressed regions. SMR data reflects plants with wet cooling.
Land Use Intensity
Lower is better. Relative comparison of land required for equivalent annual energy output. Crucial for large-scale AI campuses.
Comprehensive Strategic Comparison (2025)
Technology Profile Analysis
A holistic view of each technology across key decision criteria. Scored 1 (worst) to 5 (best). A larger area indicates a better overall profile.