Elon Musk says SpaceX will build its own gas turbine parts to meet surging AI power demand
Elon Musk said SpaceX will manufacture its own gas turbine parts as it grapples with a global scramble to secure energy supplies for AI data centers.
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will manufacture its own gas turbine parts to meet the growing power demands of AI infrastructure. This decision aims to accelerate the deployment of natural gas turbines by up to 18 months, as reported by The Information. The SpaceX CEO stated that while solar power alone would not suffice to power the company's ambitious AI plans, a combination of renewable and natural gas energy sources will be necessary.
SpaceX is set to build a gas turbine blade factory to expedite the production of these essential components, which are challenging to manufacture. The company's aggressive spending on AI infrastructure, totaling $16 billion in the second quarter of 2026, underscores the urgency of this move.
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