This facility in Texas offers the abundance of renewable energy and the flexible power grid and is playing a key role in the company's strategic decision to further invest in capacity in Texas.
The data centre has a capacity of over 300 megawatts and has a sustainable infrastructure, high efficiency and a low carbon footprint. Energy will be sourced from ERCOT, where over 40% of energy will come from wind and solar power. In addition, the facility creates jobs in West Texas and provides work for local contractors.
Social Impact
- Eliminated 50,000 gallons of oil by using ABB's Dry Type Transformers
- Proposed vegetation corridor for improving natural habitat of birds and animals
Sustainability Impact
- Major employer in Ward County area
- Donations to local school for Blockchain Education & Skill Development
- Building a state-of-the-art administrative & research block, improving the opportunities for the staff and locals
- Major load curtailment resource for ERCOT