ECL, a data center startup, is set to construct a groundbreaking 1GW AI data center named TerraSite-TX1 in Houston, Texas, covering over 600 acres. The facility, powered by hydrogen, will initially offer a 50MW capacity, with a cost estimate of $450 million for the first phase. Lambda, a major AI cloud provider, has already signed up as a customer, showcasing early industry adoption. Ken Patchett, Lambda's VP, praised ECL's technology as transformative for the sector, emphasizing its potential to support eco-conscious AI advancements. ECL's innovative approach includes modular hydrogen data centers, with each module supporting 1MW capacity and efficient cooling capabilities. While the project aims for zero emissions, there are concerns about the hydrogen source's carbon emissions from natural gas. ECL plans to transition to greener hydrogen production methods, aiming for 80 percent blue and 20 percent green hydrogen by 2026. The company's CEO, Yuval Bachar, highlighted the immediate impact of ECL's technology in addressing industry needs for sustainable data centers. ECL is currently seeking significant funding of $8 billion to support the project after securing an initial $10 million investment from Hyperwise Ventures.