The alphabetcontroller of googleannounced plans for. Invest USD 40 billion 3 new data center in the state of texasis increasing its presence in the region. According to a statement released this Friday (14th), the investment is expected to be completed by 2027.
One of the centers will be built at: armstrong countyLocated in the area of panhandle The other two are in Texas. Haskell Countyin the western part of the state, near abilene. One of these Haskell centers will be consolidated into a new center. solar power plant It is equipped with a battery storage system and is designed to minimize impact on the power grid.
“This investment will create thousands of jobs, provide job training to college students and electrical apprentices, and accelerate efforts to make energy affordable across Texas,” he said. Sundar PichaiAlphabet CEO during an event near Dallas.
Texas has become a hotbed for data centers as companies seek out relatively cheap energy, large tracts of land and a state eager to build the infrastructure to support a technology boom. artificial intelligence (A.I.).
In announcing its latest plans, Google emphasized its commitment to “integrating new energy sources into the electric grid, covering the costs associated with operating them, and supporting communities’ energy efficiency efforts.”
The company also said its electrical energy training program will increase the number of apprentices in Texas. AI Opportunity Fund of Google.org.
“Texas will be the core of Google’s AI data center.” Governor Greg Abbott At an event with Pichai. “They know Texas is aligned with business and they can come and operate here.”
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