New 'Wonder Valley' data center diagrams reveal 17% power reduction, half the original acreage
O'Leary Digital has released new diagrams for its proposed "Wonder Valley" data center project in Box Elder County, Utah. The updated plans show a 17% power reduction and a decrease in acreage to 10,000 acres. This comes as political discussion in Utah has focused on the project's scope and environmental impact.
Kevin O'Leary's company, O'Leary Digital, has released new diagrams to clarify the scope of its proposed "Wonder Valley" data center project in Box Elder County, Utah. The company aims to make the plans more understandable following political discussions in Utah that have largely focused on the project's acreage.
The new diagrams indicate a 17% reduction in power consumption and a decrease in the project's footprint to 10,000 acres, a significant reduction from the originally floated 40,000 acres. Despite the acreage reduction, the transcript notes that the power demand is not shrinking proportionally. The updated plans detail a 10 gigawatt data center with a natural gas burning power plant.
The project envisions a "downtown Wonder Valley" area providing amenities like food and gas, with additional data center buildings in subsequent phases. The full build-out is projected to involve 7.5 gigawatts of power capacity, implying a substantial electrical demand despite the initial reductions.