US data center operator DataBank has announced plans to install a 3.1MW rooftop solar array at its HOU3 data center in Houston, Texas.
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When completed, the project is expected to be the largest rooftop solar installation within the Houston metropolitan area. It will generate approximately 4.5 million kilowatt hours annually over an expected 25-year operational life.
According to the company, the system's levelized cost of energy will match current utility rates, effectively serving as a day-one energy hedge against price volatility.
"This project shows that achieving sustainability goals directly supports strong business performance in a grid-constrained world," said Ethan Eisenberg, director of Energy and Sustainability Management. "By generating renewable energy on site, we're creating a cost-effective path to our net zero commitments while providing immediate value to our stakeholders."
