Google's solar-battery project dwarfs xAI's unpermitted gas plant 40 miles away

Google is building one of its largest clean energy projects in the same region where xAI is constructing an unlicensed natural gas power plant, highlighting diverging approaches to powering AI infrastructure.

First covered Jul 15, 2026 · 10:39 AM PT · 1 article

Google's solar-battery project dwarfs xAI's unpermitted gas plant 40 miles away — Image via techcrunch.com

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20h TechCrunch Climate Google’s biggest clean power project is 40 miles north of xAI’s unpermitted gas power plant — Google's biggest solar and battery project stands in sharp contrast with xAI's nearby unpermitted power plant.

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eia.gov Arkansas Electricity Profile 2024

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