Elon Musk says SpaceX will build its own gas turbine parts to meet surging AI power demand

Business Insider | 31-08-2026 01:50pm |

SpaceX is constructing a gas turbine blade factory to produce its own parts, as Elon Musk announced the company will manufacture components in-house to accelerate the deployment of natural gas turbines. This move is driven by the surging energy demands of AI data centers, which Musk says cannot be met by solar power alone. The decision reflects a broader trend of tech companies turning to natural gas to power their AI infrastructure, amid growing strain on the electrical grid.

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