Prime Highlight:
- xAI is building an 88-acre solar farm next to its Colossus data center to supply renewable power and support greener operations.
- The company is also developing a 100-megawatt solar facility with 100 megawatts of battery storage, backed by $439 million in federal support, marking a major step in sustainable AI infrastructure.
Key Facts:
- The new 88-acre solar farm is expected to generate about 30 megawatts of electricity, covering only part of the Colossus data center’s energy needs.
- Seven States Power Corporation, the developer of the 100 MW project, received a $414 million interest-free loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support construction.
Background
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is moving forward with major clean energy plans in Memphis, beginning with a new 88-acre solar farm that will be built next to its Colossus data center. The facility, one of the world’s largest for training AI models, is expected to benefit from a steady supply of renewable power as xAI works toward a greener operational model. The proposed solar farm, located to the west and south of the data center, is estimated to generate about 30 megawatts of electricity.
Although the project will supply only part of the data center’s energy, it shows real progress in cutting the use of traditional power. It also shows that xAI is committed to investing in long-term, sustainable energy.
The solar farm adds to xAI’s earlier announcement of a much larger renewable energy project in the region. In September, the company revealed plans for a 100-megawatt solar facility supported by 100 megawatts of grid-scale battery storage. This setup is designed to supply clean electricity around the clock, making it one of the most ambitious renewable energy efforts linked to an AI infrastructure project.
The developer behind the 100 MW project, Seven States Power Corporation, received $439 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to accelerate construction. The award includes a $414 million interest-free loan, signaling strong federal support for renewable energy growth.
xAI says these renewable projects show its commitment to building cleaner and more efficient technology. As the demand for AI computing grows, the company aims to get more of its power from sustainable sources.
These initiatives help make the Memphis region a growing center for big green-energy investments linked to advanced technology projects.
