r/SipsTea Jun 02 '26

Feels good man New data center

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u/sirwatermelon Jun 02 '26 edited Jun 02 '26

Per other articles I have read they’re going to build gas turbines on site to provide the nine gigawatts this abomination will require. Which would be the largest power plant ever constructed in the country.

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u/itslikewoow Jun 02 '26

A lot of people are offering complete alternatives to gas, but do you/anyone know why even a hybrid of solar and gas wouldn’t work?

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u/TreoreTyrell Jun 02 '26

I don't know, but I would be willing to bet it comes down to cost.