QTS seeks $2 billion in bank guarantees for AI data center electricity

6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 28

QTS, backed by Blackstone Inc., is negotiating with up to a dozen banks for guarantees covering utility fees.
The company is discussing pricing terms with several firms to secure power for its expanding AI data centers.
This move highlights the growing demand for innovative financing solutions as data center operators compete to meet surging electricity needs driven by artificial intelligence.

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