亚马逊面临长达7年的延迟, 将欧洲数据中心与电网连接起来, Amazon faces up to seven-year delays connecting European data centers to the grid due to outdated infrastructure and permitting, slowing AI-driven expansion despite investments.

亚马逊网络服务在扩大其欧洲数据中心方面面临重大延误,由于基础设施老化、许可复杂和AI驱动的电力需求激增,电网连接时间长达7年之久,比建设设施所需的两年长。 Amazon Web Services faces major delays in expanding its European data centers, with grid connection times stretching up to seven years—far longer than the two years needed to build facilities—due to aging infrastructure, complex permitting, and surging AI-driven power demand. 这些瓶颈,特别是在法兰克福和伦敦等中心尤其严重,尽管对替代能源进行投资,但阻碍增长。 These bottlenecks, especially severe in hubs like Frankfurt and London, are hindering growth despite investments in alternative energy. 虽然美国也经历了长时间的等待,但欧洲的情况更为严峻。 While the U.S. also experiences long waits, Europe’s situation is more acute. 欧洲联盟委员会提议对电网许可证实行两年的上限,但执行情况尚不确定。 The European Commission has proposed a two-year cap on grid permits, but implementation is uncertain. 包括Amazon、Meta和Google在内的科技巨人正在通过GIGA联盟推动更快的电网现代化。 Tech giants, including Amazon, Meta, and Google, are pushing for faster grid modernization through the GIGA coalition.