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Elon Musk has given up on solar power (on Earth)
May 23, 2026
Elon Musk’s xAI is reportedly leaning heavily on natural gas for its power needs, while SpaceX is focusing on orbital data centers instead of Earth-based solar power. The shift is notable because it contrasts with Musk’s earlier “solar-electric economy” rhetoric and suggests his companies are prioritizing practical compute infrastructure over renewable-energy promises.
Elon Muks's xAI has gone all in on natural gas, while SpaceX is obsessed with orbital data centers. What happened to the "solar-electric economy" he promised?
Source: techcrunch.com