Google Commits $17 Billion to First Wyoming Data Center
The planned facility will be built with four partners and draw some power from a 702-megawatt fuel-cell development.
Key takeaways
- Google said it will invest $17 billion in its first Wyoming data center.
- A planned 702-megawatt fuel-cell development will help power the facility.
Google said Thursday it will invest $17 billion to build its first data center in Wyoming, pressing ahead with AI infrastructure expansion as political resistance to new facilities grows.
The project is planned with Tallgrass Energy, Black Hills Energy, American Electric Power and Related Digital. Part of its power is expected to come from a planned 702-megawatt fuel-cell development with carbon capture and storage technology. Bloom Energy will supply the fuel cells.
Of 41 data center-related ballot measures voted on this week, all but one went against data centers, according to Ballotpedia. The article also reported that Bloom Energy shares fell more than 14% amid worries that potential restrictions could affect the industry.
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