importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-15T17:39:54Z

Google's Largest Solar and Battery Project in Arkansas Contrasts with xAI's Unpermitted Gas Plant

#renewable energy #google #climate change #energy storage #xai

Google has launched its largest solar and battery storage project in Arkansas, featuring 1 gigawatt of solar capacity and 1.9 gigawatt-hours of battery storage to offset data center demand. The project contrasts with xAI's unpermitted natural gas power plant 40 miles south, highlighting divergent corporate energy strategies amid environmental concerns.

Google's biggest solar and battery project stands in sharp contrast with xAI's nearby unpermitted power plant.

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