A recent survey by fuel cell manufacturer Bloom Energy revealed a significant shift in the power generation landscape of data centers. Data center leaders are increasingly considering onsite power generation, including turbines, reciprocating engines, and fuel cells, as a primary energy source to address grid connection delays and relieve pressure on the aging electric grid. The survey highlighted that about 30% of all data center sites are expected to rely on some onsite power by 2030, marking a significant increase from previous expectations. The report emphasized the importance of quick access to power, with data center projects facing challenges in timely power availability. The adoption of fuel cells, which convert natural gas or hydrogen into electricity, is becoming popular due to their quick deployment, lower emissions, and easier permitting process. Despite being more expensive than other solutions, data center leaders prioritize fuel cells for their benefits in deployment speed and power density. Data center leaders are willing to invest more in accelerating power access to gain a strategic advantage, particularly in the competitive landscape of AI data centers. Technologies like geothermal power, small modular reactors, and gas generation with carbon capture and sequestration are also gaining interest and are part of companies' long-term plans beyond 2030. Bloom Energy and other companies are at the forefront of these innovations, aiming to transform the data center industry towards more sustainable and efficient power solutions.