AI Datacenter Readiness Assessment

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How do you evaluate datacenter site readiness?

Site readiness scoring considers four key factors: power availability (capacity & timeline), fiber connectivity (distance to backbone), environmental risks (water & heat), and local tax incentives. A 'Top Tier' site scores 85+ and offers <18 month energization.

Key Data Points

  • Power availability: substation capacity and interconnection queue position
  • Fiber connectivity: proximity to backbone and diversity of routes
  • Environmental risk: water scarcity and wet-bulb temperature peaks
  • Incentives: state sales tax exemptions and local property tax abatements

Comprehensive evaluation of datacenter readiness for AI workloads across key markets. Assess fiber connectivity, power infrastructure, interconnection timelines, and deployment risks.

Understanding Readiness Scores

Top Tier (85-100)

Immediate availability with premium pricing

Good Enough (70-84)

6-12 month deployment timeline

Development Needed (<70)

12+ months or significant infrastructure required

Regional Readiness Scores

Northern Virginia

92
Fiber Distance<2 miles
Power Capacity500MW+
Queue PositionImmediate
Curtailment Risk3-5%
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Phoenix

88
Fiber Distance<3 miles
Power Capacity300MW+
Queue Position3-6 months
Curtailment Risk5-8%
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Dallas

78
Fiber Distance<5 miles
Power Capacity200MW+
Queue Position6-9 months
Curtailment Risk8-12%
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Silicon Valley

65
Fiber Distance<1 mile
Power Capacity50MW+
Queue Position12+ months
Curtailment Risk5-10%
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Chicago

74
Fiber Distance<4 miles
Power Capacity150MW+
Queue Position9-12 months
Curtailment Risk5-10%
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Frankfurt

71
Fiber Distance<8 miles
Power Capacity100MW+
Queue Position12+ months
Curtailment Risk5-10%
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Critical Readiness Factors for AI Deployments

Fiber Connectivity

  • • Proximity to backbone (<10 miles)
  • • Multiple carrier options
  • • Low latency to major exchanges
  • • Diverse route availability

Power Infrastructure

  • • Substation capacity (50-200MW+)
  • • Redundant power feeds
  • • Grid stability history
  • • Renewable energy options

Interconnection

  • • Queue position and timing
  • • ISO/RTO requirements
  • • Transmission upgrades needed
  • • Permitting timeline

Risk Factors

  • • Curtailment probability
  • • Weather/climate risks
  • • Regulatory environment
  • • Supply chain constraints

Grid & Infrastructure Strategy

Site Selection & Readiness Tools

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TTPS (Time-to-Power Score)

Interconnection queue wait time analysis

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CSS (Curtailment Stress Score)

Real-time grid congestion and curtailment risk by zone

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PAY (Power-Adjusted Yield)

Site-level investment attractiveness scoring

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Connectivity Analyzer

Evaluate fiber and network connectivity for sites

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