SpaceX reportedly behind massive data center plan in Arizona
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 01:15 · Archive
SpaceX may be partially behind a proposed 747-acre data centre and battery storage facility in rural Cochise County, Arizona.
SpaceX may be partially behind a massive data centre and battery energy storage system proposed for rural Cochise County, Arizona. The county announced on 2 November that it had received a special use application from Tombstone Resources LLC, which appears to be based in Georgia, for a facility to be built near the Apache Generating Station along US 191 in unincorporated Cochise County.
The 747-acre facility would include up to nine computing buildings requiring 6 gigawatts of power, enough to provide electricity to about 5 million homes. It is unclear how much water the facility would require, as this depends on what cooling systems the data centre uses. The facility would also include buildings for battery energy storage, electrical and cooling infrastructure.
The county said a public meeting at Cochise Elementary on Wednesday night was privately organised by SpaceX, though county elected officials and staff could attend. The Cochise County Sheriff's Office said deputies would be present to maintain order and ensure attendee safety. The developer said the project could create thousands of construction jobs and possibly lower electricity bills for some residents.
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- SpaceX behind proposed data center in Cochise CountySpaceX may be at least partially behind a massive data center and battery energy storage system proposed for rural Cochise County.KOLD · 5 Nov, 00:47
- SpaceX behind proposed data center in Cochise CountySpaceX may be at least partially behind a massive data center and battery energy storage system proposed for rural Cochise County.Azfamily · 5 Nov, 00:47
In this story: SpaceX · Cochise County · Elon Musk · Tombstone Resources LLC · Apache Generating Station
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