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EcoYotta Inc. presented its business plan at the Oneonta Town Board meeting, where Prashanth Gorantala clarified that the project is not solely a data center but aims to integrate hydroponics with AI. However, the company's website until July 2025 primarily emphasized AI and clean energy without mentioning hydroponics.

The proposed cooling system for the data center would be immersive, with options for single-phase or dual-phase cooling, both of which are more efficient than traditional air-cooling systems. Critics argue that adding hydroponics does not mitigate the industrial nature of the project and raises concerns about energy consumption and potential pollution. There are doubts regarding the consistency of EcoYotta's business plan, leading to skepticism about investment viability and local government support.