August Perry, Eco Business News Contributor
In the heart of Texas, the vision of green-powered data centers fueled by wind and solar is being overshadowed by a new reality: tech companies are constructing their own natural gas power plants to keep pace with the skyrocketing energy needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency mining.
From Green Dreams to Gas Reality
Once hailed as the future of sustainable tech, renewable energy sources like wind and solar are struggling to meet the immediate, high-energy demands of modern data centers. These facilities, packed with power-hungry servers and cooling systems, require constant, reliable electricity that Texas’ congested grid often can’t deliver quickly. As a result, developers are turning to on-site gas-fired power plants, a move that ensures rapid project timelines but raises concerns about environmental impacts.
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