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US to Launch Private Hypergrid Nuclear, Solar, and Gas Mega Project This Fall to Power 18 Million Square Feet of Data Centers in Texas


IN A NUTSHELL 🌟 Fermi America launches the “Hypergrid” project to integrate nuclear, natural gas, solar, and wind power near Amarillo, Texas. 🔋 The facility aims to power 18 million square feet of AI data centers, generating up to 11 gigawatts (GW) of IT capacity. 🚀 Positioned strategically near the DOE’s Pantex site, the project

As it prepares to launch on July 4 in collaboration with Texas Tech University, Hypergrid is poised to redefine energy dynamics and support America’s growing demand for artificial intelligence capabilities. The urgency is further underscored by a recent executive order from former President Donald Trump, designating AI data centers at DOE facilities as critical defense infrastructure. Nevertheless, Fermi America and Texas Tech University officials emphasize that the Hypergrid is a national security priority, representing a major step toward American energy independence and technological advancement.

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