Brookfield, NextEra Launch $100B AI Campus at DOE's Paducah Site
The former uranium enrichment complex would host more than 1.2 GW of AI compute backed by dedicated natural gas and battery storage.
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Two companies plan to build a large AI data center campus on a former government site in Kentucky, with roughly $100 billion in investment over time and more than 1.2 gigawatts of computing capacity. The project is notable because it pairs data center operations with dedicated on-site power generation and battery storage built specifically for the campus, rather than relying solely on the existing electrical grid. This approach is intended to demonstrate that AI infrastructure can be developed without shifting infrastructure costs to surrounding communities. Analysts note that while bringing dedicated power is a significant improvement, the actual capacity available during periods of high demand will depend on factors beyond just the installed generation capacity.
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