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West Texas, TX

West Texas is a major hub for data center development due to its abundant wind power generation capacity and relatively low electricity costs.

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February 20, 2026

Big Tech's Grid Bypass Meets a 14-State Backlash

Cleanview has identified 47 off-grid datacenter projects nationwide, with GW Ranch in West Texas consuming 8,000 acres and more electricity than Chicago via on-site gas and solar.

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