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At the scale of operations being pursued, power consumption and management become increasingly complex. Musk's plans include constructing a natural gas plant adjacent to the data center, along with deploying Tesla MegaPack batteries for more stable energy availability. Cooling solutions are also pushing the envelope; while air cooling has dominated historically, innovative companies like Musk's XAI and Google's TPU division are adopting liquid cooling systems to manage heat effectively.
With Musk's Memphis facility utilizing around 90 external water chillers, the efficiency of data center cooling is significantly enhanced. Liquid cooling not only removes heat more effectively but also allows components to be placed closer together, thus improving interconnect speeds and overall performance.