Sam Altman Invests in Solar-Powered AI Energy Solution

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman partners with investors to fund Exowatt, a startup aiming to meet AI's increasing energy demands with sustainable solar technology.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, along with venture capital firms, invests $20 million in Exowatt to develop solar modules for AI data centers.
Exowatt's technology focuses on modular solar systems that can provide energy at nearly no cost, aiming for one cent per kilowatt-hour.
The startup's solar technology could significantly reduce AI's reliance on traditional energy sources, addressing both cost and environmental concerns.
Exowatt plans to integrate its solar panels and heat batteries into a single unit, promising significant deployments this year.
Investments in renewable energy solutions like Exowatt are seen as essential to sustain the growing power needs of AI technologies without harming the environment.