The $100 billion Stargate partnership between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank is set to establish new data centers powered partially by solar energy and batteries provided by SB Energy. This move comes in response to the rising energy demands of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, with U.S. data centers projected to account for 12% of total electricity usage by 2028. While nuclear power has become attractive for tech companies, including agreements from Google and Microsoft, delays and reputation issues still plague the sector. Solar and wind energy, among other options, offer more immediate solutions for the anticipated energy crisis.
The massive $100 billion Stargate venture, backed by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, aims to power data centers with a mix of renewable energy resources.
With the increasing demand for cloud computing and AI, U.S. data centers could consume 12% of national power by 2028, heightening the urgency for efficient energy sources.
Despite nuclear power's appeal and promising startups, none have successfully completed reactors, leaving a potential energy gap until at least 2030.
SoftBank’s SB Energy will install solar and battery systems as part of the Stargate project, but the venture will likely seek additional energy sources.
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