SpaceX to make turbine blades to speed gas turbine deployment
SpaceX plans to build a foundry in Bastrop, Texas to manufacture difficult turbine blades and vanes, a component the company and Musk say is a major bottleneck for new gas turbine production. Musk claimed in-house production could shave as much as 18 months off bringing turbines online, potentially speeding power availability for AI data centers. SpaceX and Tesla are also scaling solar manufacturing and target eventual U.S. annual solar capacity goals, but Musk acknowledged natural gas will still be needed for several years to supplement solar. Faster turbine deployment could materially affect AI infrastructure timelines.
SpaceX says making blades could cut turbine lead times by 18 months
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SpaceX is expanding into AI infrastructure and needs more power. Long waits for turbine parts have delayed new gas turbine installations. Building an in-house foundry could speed turbine availability and allow earlier data center power…
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