Elon Musk is known for his work with clean energy. He is the head of Tesla and SpaceX. Tesla makes electric cars, which help reduce harmful emissions. In 2016, Tesla bought a solar company called SolarCity. They created solar roofs that use sunlight to generate power.
Now, Musk is investing over a billion dollars in fossil fuels, which are energy sources like natural gas. This investment is for SpaceX. SpaceX needs power for its data center in Tennessee. The center will use natural gas for energy for now.
SpaceX is buying APR Energy, a company that makes small gas turbines. These turbines can be moved and set up quickly. They help provide energy without needing long permits. However, some groups are unhappy and have sued SpaceX, saying these units should follow the same rules as regular energy plants.
Despite the lawsuit, the U.S. government supports SpaceX’s mobile units. They argue shutting them down would hurt national security. SpaceX’s future plans involve balancing gas power with local electricity supplies.
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