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SpaceX to Build Natural Gas Power Plants for Texas Chip Factory

SpaceX's Texas chip factory will use natural gas instead of Tesla's solar power.

By · Published August 7, 2026  15:36 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026  14:33 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: SpaceX's Texas chip factory will use natural gas instead of Tesla's solar power.
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The $16.8 billion Terafab chip-making facility will rely on natural gas power plants, not Tesla's solar panels. This is a surprise, given the companies' shared leadership and the environmental benefits of solar power.

The facility will be 100 million square feet, with an initial capital investment of $16.8 billion. The Texas governor announced the project.

The companies have not yet explained the choice of natural gas over solar power.

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What is the Terafab chip-making facility?

Terafab is a $16.8 billion chip-making facility being built in Texas by SpaceX and Tesla.

Why is SpaceX using natural gas instead of Tesla's solar power?

The companies have not yet explained the choice of natural gas over solar power.

How large is the Terafab chip-making facility?

The facility will be 100 million square feet.

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