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Intersect Power, a clean-energy firm backed by private equity giant TPG Inc., is in discussions with major tech companies to establish two massive data centers in Texas. These facilities would support the growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking yet another step in the AI expansion race.

Massive AI Data Centers Planned in Texas

Intersect Power is promoting two sites in the Texas Panhandle for data center development, CEO Sheldon Kimber revealed. One location is designed to handle a three-gigawatt facility, while the other is set for a one-gigawatt center. Though Kimber did not disclose specific names, he confirmed that major hyperscaler companies, which require large-scale computing power to train AI models, are involved in the talks.

To put this into perspective, a gigawatt of power is enough to supply electricity to approximately 250,000 homes in Texas. The sheer scale of these planned data centers reflects the immense energy needs of AI-powered computing.

Why Texas? Ideal Conditions for AI Infrastructure

Kimber describes Texas as an "energy Disneyland" due to its abundant wind and solar resources. These renewable sources can generate around 70% of the energy needed for the sites, with the remaining power supplied by the grid or on-site natural gas plants. The idea is to build microgrids that function on a massive scale while staying connected to the larger power network.

Tech Giants Flock to Remote Regions for AI Expansion

Texas is becoming a hotspot for tech firms looking to build AI data centers. With increasing power demands, many companies are now turning to remote locations that offer space and energy availability. In December, Intersect partnered with Google and TPG Rise Climate to develop these facilities alongside new renewable energy sources.

As AI-driven data centers consume more electricity, Kimber predicts that companies will need to generate their own power. "We may see fully off-grid data centers, where on-site natural gas replaces the traditional power grid in stabilizing renewable energy sources," he explained.

The AI boom is driving a new wave of data center construction, and Texas is emerging as a key player in this technological shift. With companies seeking innovative ways to meet energy demands, the state's vast resources and infrastructure make it an attractive location for the future of AI computing.

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