SoftBank Plans Giant Ohio AI Data Center Powered by Gas Plants
SoftBank announces plans for a major AI data center in Ohio.
SoftBank Group Corp. is set to develop a substantial AI data center in Ohio, investing approximately $33 billion to power it with natural gas-fired electricity. The facility, located on federally owned land previously used for uranium enrichment, will have the capacity to draw 10 gigawatts of power, equating to the energy needs of around 7.5 million homes.
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The data center will require 10 gigawatts of power, enough for 7.5 million homes.
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Construction will occur on a site previously used for uranium enrichment, owned by the US Energy Department.
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Total costs for the data center, including equipment, are projected between $30 billion and $40 billion.
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