US hydrogen systems developer Global Power Solutions has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with North American Data Centers and Power (NADCAP) to assess the development of decentralized power infrastructure for a planned up to 100MW data center campus in North America.

The LOI sets out the parameters for evaluating the technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial feasibility of the project. The proposed campus is intended to support AI, cloud, and other compute-intensive workloads. The final site selection remains under review.

The companies claim that the project would focus on modular energy systems designed to operate alongside or independently of the grid, with potential use of hydrogen and/or natural gas generation, as well as integration of renewable energy where possible.

“This LOI with NADCAP represents an important step forward for Global as we continue exploring decentralized power solutions for energy-intensive digital infrastructure,” said Pete Medved, CEO of Global Power Solutions.

“As demand for AI, cloud computing, and other high-density computing applications continues to grow, there is increasing interest in scalable and flexible power platforms that can complement or operate alongside traditional grid infrastructure. Through this proposed collaboration, we look forward to working with NADCAP to complete a detailed project overview and evaluate a potential development that could support up to 100MW of power capacity, while also assessing opportunities for future collaboration should the project prove viable.”

Under the proposed structure, Global Power Solutions would lead development and technology planning, while NADCAP would act as site host and potential offtaker. The parties are also considering a phased build-out and the possibility of replicating the model at additional sites.

The companies said further steps would include feasibility studies, permitting reviews, and negotiation of definitive agreements, which could include a long-term power purchase agreement. The LOI is non-binding and may be terminated by either party.

NADCAP is a development-stage data center infrastructure company that is currently evaluating potential locations for purpose-built data center campuses across North America. Little information is available regarding the firm, including an active website.

Global Power is a Vancouver-based firm that focuses on developing modular, off-grid energy systems. According to the company's website, its core platform is a modular hydrogen-based power system that integrates on-site hydrogen production with continuous power generation. In January, the firm signed an LOI to deploy a modular power system in partnership with Northern Hydrogen and Energy at an undisclosed data center site.