What happened
Google and Intersect announced construction of the Meitner Energy Center in Texas, pairing a new data center with new energy generation in the same project. The facility is under construction rather than operating.
Why it matters
Co-location is an attempt to synchronize two schedules that increasingly constrain AI expansion: data-center construction and power delivery. It does not remove permitting, transmission, equipment, or commissioning risk.
What to watch next
- Construction milestones, generation mix, interconnection details, and the first operating date.