As near as I can tell, the proposed data center is 40,000 acres and 9 GW. 9 GW continuous supply would need something like 90 GW peak solar panels and maybe 650 GWh of batteries (3 days, for nights & storms). That’s another 300,000 acres just for the panels.
Not saying it can’t be done, but you have to find a lot more land. If you’re just trying to scam investors, it’s way easier to wave your hand and say ‘gas pipeline’ than to invite criticism of a massive solar project in addition to the massive data center project.
Imagine the data centers ran 100% on solar energy.
As near as I can tell, the proposed data center is 40,000 acres and 9 GW. 9 GW continuous supply would need something like 90 GW peak solar panels and maybe 650 GWh of batteries (3 days, for nights & storms). That’s another 300,000 acres just for the panels.
Not saying it can’t be done, but you have to find a lot more land. If you’re just trying to scam investors, it’s way easier to wave your hand and say ‘gas pipeline’ than to invite criticism of a massive solar project in addition to the massive data center project.