ECL TerraSite-TX1: Revolutionary Sustainable AI Factory Data Center in Texas
Key Ideas
- ECL announced the construction of ECL TerraSite-TX1, a 1GW sustainable AI Factory data center spread over 600+ acres near Houston, Texas.
- The data center will operate with zero emissions, powered by hydrogen, and provide essential computational resources for AI advancements while reducing environmental impact.
- The site will offer 50MW of data center capacity in the initial phase, with the potential to expand to 2GW, meeting the growing demand for AI and cloud services.
- ECL's innovative technology, including the ECL-MV1 off-grid, hydrogen-powered modular data center, and ECL Lightning™ AI data center management system, demonstrates a commitment to efficiency and sustainability.
ECL, a Data Center-as-a-Service pioneer, has unveiled plans to build the first fully sustainable 1GW AI Factory data center - ECL TerraSite-TX1 - on a 600+ acre site east of Houston, Texas. This revolutionary data center aims to cater to the needs of AI leaders like Lambda by providing space and power for the next wave of innovation. The initial phase of TerraSite-TX1 is set to be completed in the summer of 2025, with 50MW of data center capacity to be utilized by data center cloud and AI cloud operators. The entire 1GW site, costing approximately $8B, will operate with zero emissions and be funded by ECL and financial partners.
ECL's technology, exemplified by the ECL-MV1 off-grid, hydrogen-powered modular data center, offers a 10x increase in energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact. The site will leverage hydrogen from three separate pipelines, eliminating the need for additional fuel transportation. With Gartner predicting that AI could consume up to 3.5% of the world's electricity by 2030, ECL's sustainable approach to data center infrastructure is crucial.
The AI Factory data center will not only support AI development and deployment but also provide space for delivering cutting-edge AI cloud and traditional cloud services. ECL's commitment to sustainability and efficiency is further seen in its AI data center management system, ECL Lightning™, which ensures optimal performance and real-time monitoring.
ECL TerraSite-TX1 addresses the growing power grid needs in Texas, offering a solution that eliminates stress on the state's power grid while promoting economic development. ECL's focus on sustainability, innovation, and efficiency sets a new standard in the data center industry, promising a greener future for AI operations.