Google's Clean Power Play: A Stark Contrast to xAI's Dirty Secret The recent announcement by Google about its largest solar power and battery storage purchase is being hailed as a major milestone in the company's transition to renewable energy.
The Steel River Energy Center, located in Arkansas, will generate enough electricity to power about 6% of the state's peak demand, offsetting the energy needs of Google's data centers.
This move highlights Google's commitment to clean power and serves as a stark contrast to xAI's unpermitted natural gas power plant just 40 miles south.