MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Google confirms they are building a data center campus on Friday in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Google said in a statement that they are partnering with its utility provider, Entergy, and Google will cover the full energy costs associated with powering its facility.
“We are also working together to bring new solar energy and battery storage resources online, and to integrate innovative load flexibility into our power contract to reduce our usage during times when the grid is constrained. We look forward to engaging with the West Memphis community and will be sharing more details soon,” said Google’s Regional Head of Data Center Public Affairs, Laurel Brown.
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“We’re proud to be partnering with Google on this exciting new project, bringing unprecedented economic opportunity to Arkansas. Our work to transform the power we provide is playing a key role in enabling the vision the Governor and the General Assembly established to become a national leader in economic development for the benefit of all Arkansans,” said Entergy Arkansas President and CEO Laura Landreaux.
“Together, we’re powering growth and building a stronger, more vibrant future for the next generation. Google’s investment in Arkansas will stimulate economic growth in Northeast Arkansas and across the state, and we’re pleased to welcome Google to Arkansas,” said Landreaux…