Musk’s faster path to more gas turbines comes with pollution problem

Elon Musk says a secretive SpaceX foundry will let the company cast its own turbine blades and bring gas power online 18 months faster than rivals. The plan relies on gas turbines, a power source already facing lawsuits and health studies over pollution concerns in multiple locations.

The move suggests Musk is prioritizing speed and vertical integration to secure energy capacity, likely for power-hungry industrial and computing needs. But the backlash around gas power shows how rapid energy expansion can collide with environmental scrutiny and local health concerns.