MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) — Google’s new West Memphis facility is still in the planning stage, but Google and Entergy announced they are working together to help power the future campus.
Google says they are working to bring new solar energy and battery storage resources to the facility.
Google also says they will cover the full energy costs to power the facility.
According to the Memphis Business Journal, the multi-billion-dollar campus will have five data centers, office buildings, and more on property totaling almost 1,200 acres off of Bollinger Road.
The campus construction will also bring 300 jobs with it.
West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon says the Google facility has been in the works for more than a year.
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