Oracle and OpenAI plan solar expansion for New Mexico data center amid local opposition

The Stargate project is pursuing additional solar generation to address community and environmental concerns about power demand from a massive artificial intelligence data center development in New Mexico.

First covered Sep 10, 2026 · 8:20 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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15d Latitude Media Oracle and OpenAI bet that more solar could combat data center pushback — The Stargate project is balancing federal support and local opposition in New Mexico. The post Oracle and OpenAI bet that more solar could combat data center…

16d PV Tech Oracle seeks 2GW of renewables for New Mexico data centre complex — US technology giant Oracle is seeking proposals for 2GW of solar PV, wind power, geothermal and “other renewable technologies” to power its data centre…

Primary sources

doi.gov Department of the Interior Implements Emergency Permitting Procedures to Strengthen Domestic Energy Supply | U.S. Department of the Interior

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energytech.com Oracle’s 2-GW Renewable RFP Aims to Offset AI Data Center Emissions in New Mexico | Energy Tech

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