Musk Shifts the Bet: Solar Power for AI Moves to Orbit

Friends, I want to share an observation from the AI world.
In SpaceX's prospectus and a TechCrunch report I noticed that xAI is powered by gas turbines and is buying Megapack units, while solar generation for data centers is being moved to orbit.

Main points:
— Known: SpaceX is betting on orbital solar as a power source for data centers;
— Risk: orbital solutions are costlier and more complex, increasing short‑term reliance on fossil fuels;
— Alternative: ground‑based solar and further data‑center optimization still have significant potential.

Why it matters: strategic choices will affect emissions and infrastructure sustainability.
Should we scale terrestrial solutions first or head to orbit?

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