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They don’t look like much from the outside.
Massive, windowless buildings sitting on the outskirts of cities or in remote industrial parks. No signs. No people coming in and out. Just a dull mechanical hum in the air. But step inside, and you enter the brain of the modern world.
Towering racks of servers stretch down endless aisles, blinking with silent urgency. These machines process trillions of calculations per second. They store our emails, run our AI models, power our financial systems, and hold the sum of human knowledge. They do this every second of every day.
And they are starving.
Not for space. Not for speed. But for power.
It’s easy to forget that every digital action—every click, every stream, every AI-generated image—has a physical cost. Data centers consumed 460 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2022 alone. By 2026, that number is forecasted to more than double to over 1,000 terawatt-hours. That’s not just growth. That’s a crisis in the making.
Because the power grid wasn’t built for this.
For companies relying on data centers, this is a problem. But for SolarBank, it’s an opportunity.
Who is SolarBank?
If data centers are the engines of the modern world, SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) can help provide the fuel.
SolarBank is an advanced renewable energy developer specializing in solar and battery storage solutions for energy consumers. And right now, the biggest consumers of all are data centers.
Here is the problem: data centers need more power than ever, but they’re being forced to buy electricity from a grid that is increasingly unstable, expensive, and outdated. Rather than waiting for traditional utilities to catch up, SolarBank is looking to build power at the source—not just supplying clean energy but with plans to integrate it directly into the infrastructure of the digital world.
And in an industry where energy is now the single largest cost, companies are paying attention.
The Cost of Keeping the Lights On
For decades, data centers set up shop near high-tech cities where fast internet connections made operations seamless. Power was cheap and abundant.
Then everything changed.
Electricity prices have surged, and the worst-hit locations are “Powered Shells”—large industrial buildings leased out to major tech firms. Right behind them are “Carrier Hotels,” internet nerve centers packed with fiber connections, where every major network meets.
Leasing costs for massive data centers—those consuming more than four megawatts—have soared to $106 to $154 per kilowatt per month. Electricity prices, once an afterthought, have climbed to $0.147 per kilowatt-hour in some locations.
For tech companies running high-performance AI models, that’s a financial disaster. Their energy costs have doubled, even tripled, in some places. And for an industry that operates on razor-thin margins, this isn’t a problem that can be ignored.
They need a new way to power their future.
SolarBank’s Answer: A New Model for Energy
At first, the solution seemed obvious—renewable energy.
Solar. Battery storage. Sources that aren’t just cleaner but, more importantly, cheaper and more predictable. But there was a problem. The traditional power grid still controlled access. Even if a company wanted 100% renewable energy, they were at the mercy of utility companies.
SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) provides an opportunity to change that.
Rather than simply selling clean energy, the company is able to develop dedicated renewable energy systems directly for data centers. Instead of plugging into an aging grid, these data centers could tap into fields of solar panels stretching across acres of open land, backed by massive battery systems that store energy for when the sun isn’t shining.
For companies locked in a battle over scarce, expensive power, SolarBank offers something that is extremely valuable: energy independence. SolarBank is actively looking for data centers to partner with to offer renewable energy solutions.
The Great Energy Exodus
In the past, data centers would fight over fiber-optic access or tax incentives. Now, their number one priority is energy security.
SolarBank saw this shift coming and is positioning itself as a direct power partner to data center operators. These aren’t small rooftop solar installations. SolarBank is targeting 100-megawatt renewable energy deployments built alongside data centers, giving companies stable, long-term power at a fraction of the cost of grid electricity.
The opportunity is for data centers to be planned next to solar farms. A solar farm would allow Companies to sign long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs)to lock in fixed energy rates for decades, shielding themselves from the chaos of the open electricity market.
The potential result? Not only can they slash costs, but they can create self-sustaining energy ecosystems where the data center and the power source become one.
The Land Grab is On
Power isn’t the only thing in short supply. The land itself is disappearing.
In North America, the cost of prime data center land has more than doubled in the last decade. In some regions, an acre that once cost $1 million is now selling for over $2 million. Every major tech company is expanding, and there isn’t enough space to go around.
But the smartest companies aren’t just looking for land. They’re looking for land with power—and that’s where SolarBank comes in.
Rather than waiting for utilities to catch up, SolarBank has access to land that could be specifically used for data centers, and could be equipped with solar and battery infrastructure.
The Future is Already Taking Shape
The digital world has always been built on competition. Faster processors. Bigger networks. More storage. But now, none of that matters if you don’t have the power to run it.
This isn’t a passing trend. It’s a fundamental shift.
The companies that secure their energy future now will dominate the next era of AI, cloud computing, and digital services. Those that don’t will be left fighting over a dwindling, overpriced supply.
That’s why SolarBank isn’t just another energy company. It can be a strategic partner in the future of computing.
Because the next wave of technological breakthroughs won’t be powered by coal plants or unstable grids. They are expected to be fueled by massive solar fields, battery storage networks, and independent energy systems built specifically for the demands of a digital-first world.
A Company Positioned for the Future
The energy crisis facing data centers isn’t a distant problem—it’s unfolding right now. Companies are scrambling for solutions, and those that can deliver stable, cost-effective, renewable power at scale are stepping into one of the most critical growth opportunities of the decade.
SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) is a fast-growing renewable energy company specializing in solar and battery storage solutions, with a new focus on powering high-demand industries like data centers.
The company reported a 217% revenue increase in fiscal 2024, reaching $58.4 million, and continued strong growth into fiscal 2025 with a 108% year-over-year revenue rise in Q1.
Following the strategic acquisition of Solar Flow-Through Funds Ltd., SolarBank expanded its asset base by 361% to $181 million, significantly increasing its operational capacity. With a development pipeline of nearly 1 GW and 145 MWdc in advanced stages set to begin construction by 2025/2026, the company is positioning itself as a key player in the accelerating shift toward renewable energy infrastructure.
SolarBank is already at the center of this shift. While traditional utilities struggle to keep up, SolarBank is proactively securing land, developing renewable energy infrastructure, and positioning itself as a potential direct power provider for the world’s most energy-hungry industries.
The company operates in a space with accelerating demand and a long-term advantage. As AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continue their exponential expansion, the ability to deliver power will determine the winners and losers in this industry.
For those tracking the future of energy and technology, SolarBank is a name worth watching.
DISCLAIMER:
SolarBank is expanding into the data center industry but it does not currently have any data center projects under development or that it has secured rights to. SolarBank does not have any contracts with the parties mentioned in this report. It is in discussions with various other parties regarding potential data center opportunities and will provide details in a future report if an agreement to acquire or develop a data center is concluded. The development of any data center project is subject to identifying a suitable project site, receipt of required permits, entry into contracts for construction and the use of the data center, the availability of third-party financing arrangements for the Company and the risks associated with the construction of a data center.
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