Alphabet's $4.75B Buy of Intersect Power Bypasses Grid Issues
📋 Key Facts ✓ Alphabet is set to pay $4.75 billion in cash, plus debt, for Intersect Power. ✓ Intersect Power is a data center and clea...
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📋 Key Facts ✓ Alphabet is set to pay $4.75 billion in cash, plus debt, for Intersect Power. ✓ Intersect Power is a data center and clea...
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