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SpaceX increases Tesla Megapack purchases to power Colossus AI data centers

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SpaceX is ramping up purchases of Tesla Megapack battery systems in the second quarter to help power its Colossus artificial-intelligence data centers in Greater Memphis, linking the expansion of its AI computing infrastructure to increased demand for large-scale backup power.

Discovered 2026-08-05T14:44:51.941746-07:00 | 2026-08-05T14:44:51.941746-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • SpaceX’s increased Megapack purchases indicate that power availability and backup capacity are becoming critical inputs as its Colossus AI data-center footprint expands in Greater Memphis.
  • The deployment links Tesla’s grid-scale battery business with SpaceX’s AI infrastructure buildout, creating a cross-company demand signal for large energy-storage systems.

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