Texas is rapidly becoming the heartland of the AI revolution, with massive datacenters springing up across the Lone Star State. Here’s what you need to know:
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Meta’s Massive Investment:
- El Paso is set to host Meta’s 29th datacenter, scaling to a gigawatt of compute capacity by 2028.
- Initial investment stands at approximately $1.5 billion, powered primarily by natural gas but matched with renewable energy sources.
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Nvidia’s Ambitious Project:
- Poolside, backed by Nvidia, is developing a $16 billion two-gigawatt GPU facility in West Texas.
- Utilizing onsite natural gas, this strategic location reduces costs and accelerates the development timeline.
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Innovative Energy Solutions:
- ECL is pioneering hydrogen fuel cell technology with a one-gigawatt datacenter in Houston.
- OpenAI’s Stargate campus in Abilene is expected to host 450,000 Nvidia GPUs, enhancing national AI capacity.
The future of AI is not just digital; it’s powered by innovation in energy and infrastructure. Join the conversation—share this post and let’s explore the possibilities together!
