Equation 6 · Part 1 · How xAI's Infrastructure Build Compares to the Rest of the Field

Symbol P^*

P^*

P^*

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$P^*$ is a part of this expression. Its role is fixed by the surrounding article and by the operations shown in the formula.

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$P^*$ is a part of this expression. Its role is fixed by the surrounding article and by the operations shown in the formula.

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Model the choice as a simple trade. A firm can reach a target power capacity $P^*$ either by waiting for grid interconnection, taking time $T_{\text{grid}}$ , or by generating on site in the shorter time $T_{\text{site}}$ , at an extra cost $\Delta$ C over grid power — fuel, turbine leasing, and the practical cost of operating ahead of a permit, including the risk of enforcement. Let s be the value the firm places on each unit of time saved reaching $P^*$ sooner. A firm behaves as though it believes

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An exponent tells how a base is used in multiplication. In x³, x is the base and 3 is the exponent: x³ = x × x × x.

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