West Texas Town Emerges as AI-Grade Power Hub with 140 MW Battery and Fast-Track Grid Access

EIN Presswire | Source: Fox40 | Posted 05/15/2025

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82-acre West Texas site with ERCOT queue, 140 MW BESS, and 183kV substation adjacent offers rare fast-track launchpad for AI and crypto infrastructure.

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A lesser-known town in West Texas is positioning itself as a hub for AI-grade infrastructure, featuring an 82-acre site with a 140 MW battery-energy-storage system (BESS) and fast-track grid access. This site stands out in the ERCOT region, offering developers a unique opportunity to bypass lengthy interconnection delays, making it attractive for major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and AWS, who are all vying for power-rich locations to support their AI and cloud computing initiatives.

The site is strategically located near solar and wind farms, enhancing its appeal for sustainable energy projects. With an estimated initial investment of $400 million to $600 million, and potential total investments exceeding $1 billion, this development could significantly diversify the local economy. As demand for AI and decentralized computing infrastructure surges, West Texas is emerging as a critical player in the data center landscape, supported by innovative energy solutions and a favorable regulatory environment.

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