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$1.2B Meta Data Center Opens in Temple
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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Meta has opened a $1.2 billion hyperscale data center in Temple, Texas, which will use less water annually than a typical golf course and aims to run on 100% renewable energy, adding significant capacity to the Texas grid.
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Meta’s new data center in Texas marks a growing demand on local grids and water resources, signalling an opening for companies that provide clean energy solutions or water management tech in data infrastructure.
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