DataBank installs 3,150 kW rooftop solar at HOU3

DataBank announced plans to install a 3,150 kW rooftop solar array at its HOU3 data center in Houston, Texas.

• Project details: The installation is a 3,150 kW rooftop solar array expected to generate ~4.5 million kWh annually over an expected 25-year operational life, with a levelized cost of energy matching current utility rates to act as a day-one energy hedge and reduce reliance on external renewable energy certificates (RECs). Wunder Power will manage design, construction, monitoring, and maintenance throughout the system’s operational life.
• Context and deployment: The HOU3 site was selected for its large, recently constructed roof, favorable regulatory environment, and high electricity offset potential; the project is described as the largest rooftop solar installation to date in the Houston metropolitan area, and DataBank is evaluating additional deployments across its 70+ data center portfolio as part of its commitment to net zero emissions and 100% carbon-free power by 2030.