https://skarfinans.com/en/meta-boosts-investment-in-west-texas-ai-data-center-by-over-sixfold-to-10-billion/ Meta announced Thursday that its investment in the new AI data center in El Paso is jumping from $1.5 billion to $10 billion. The facility is set to be operational in 2028 with a planned power capacity of one gigawatt. Construction began back in October, and the increase comes as part of Meta’s broader AI infrastructure push – the company has budgeted up to $135 billion in capital projects this year alone. The site is expected to create 300 permanent jobs and bring in over 4,000 construction workers during peak build-out. To support the power demand, Meta is committing to add more than 5,000 megawatts of renewable energy to the regional grid. On the water front – which is a sensitive issue in Texas – Meta will launch eight water restoration projects and is partnering with the nonprofit DigDeep to provide fresh water to over 100 households. The data center itself will use a closed-loop liquid cooling system that recycles water, with expected consumption comparable to a typical golf course in the area. Massive investment, impressive renewable energy commitments – but also a reminder of just how resource-hungry the AI boom really is. Thoughts? submitted by /u/AlphaOneYoutube
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