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The power plants are considered “mobile” by the state of Mississippi because they sit on flatbed trailers, thus allowing them to avoid air pollution regulations for a year. The NAACP, which filed the lawsuit on behalf of area residents, says uncontrolled emissions from the turbines are worsening air quality in an already polluted area. This week, it asked the court for a injunction Against XAI.
The issue is the “mobile” nature of the turbines. The Southern Environmental Law Center, which filed the lawsuit on behalf of the NAACP, says the turbines are being operated in violation of federal law, which says trailer-mounted power plants can still be considered stationary and subject to air pollution regulations.
XAI has been granted a permit for its 15 turbines. A press release from the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce previously said that “about half” of the 35 turbines scheduled to become operational in May 2025 will remain on site. However, xAI continues to drive more installs. Currently, it is working on 46 according to a local news report.
