AI workloads are reshaping electricity demand, with global data-centre consumption projected to more than double by 2030, while grid constraints and permitting delays increasingly limit new capacity in the US, EU, and China. This is driving operators toward scalable on-site generation. This presentation argues that solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) are emerging as a durable solution—not just a stopgap. We will cover how SOFC can accelerate siting through ultra-low local emissions and low noise; improve availability via modular, parallel MW-scale deployment with lower redundancy cost; and deliver high-quality DC power aligned with emerging 800VDC architectures, reducing conversion losses. We will also discuss fuel flexibility (natural gas today to biomethane/hydrogen/e-fuels) and sustainability benefits, including high efficiency, usable waste heat, and future carbon-capture compatibility.