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Elon Musk Bought the Company Behind Rapid AI Power Deployment. What Could That Mean for Memphis?

The APR Energy acquisition adds a new chapter to xAI’s power strategy — but key questions remain unanswered

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Aug 02, 2026
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When Elon Musk’s xAI began building large artificial intelligence data centers in the Memphis area, one challenge quickly became clear:

AI requires enormous amounts of electricity.

The computers are only one part of the equation.

A modern AI data center also requires power for cooling systems, networking equ…

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