Technologies New Energy (TNE) has partnered with Data District to support the development of AI-ready data centers in Alberta, Canada.

According to the partners, the data centers will be designed to support advanced computing workloads, including high-density AI applications.

Data District currently has a pipeline of facilities totaling more than 1GW of planned capacity. Initial operations at the planned sites are targeted for 2026.

The companies will pursue a phased approach to development, with Phase 1 expected to include four data center projects with a combined capacity of 240MW, representing an estimated investment of around €780 million ($914m).

Julio Perez, chief executive officer of TNE, said: “Our agreement with Data District represents a major step forward in TNE’s strategy to accelerate the build-out of energy and infrastructure critical to the global AI and data center economy. Power availability is emerging as the key constraint for AI growth, particularly for AI workloads running on Nvidia hardware, and our scalable generation capability can support the rapid rollout of high-density data center infrastructure.

Under the agreement, TNE will support Data District’s projects in Edmonton and Calgary across strategy, supply chain, and delivery, with a focus on power generation, energy flexibility, and sustainability.

On the supply chain side, TNE has said that it will work to secure reliable, lower-carbon energy through integrated power solutions combining modular gas generation, battery systems, and complementary software and energy storage.

TNE will also support workforce expansion and partner development through Data District’s training and onboarding programs.

In addition, TNE will provide advisory services on scalable, energy-efficient data center design, site selection, and secure access to power and connectivity, with an emphasis on long-term operational performance and regulatory compliance.

Carlos Caldas, CEO of Data District, added: “The agreement with TNE represents a major step forward in our ambition to position Data District as a reference platform at the intersection of clean power and high-performance digital infrastructure."

“With TNE and Alcral AG, we are building a long-term, scalable ecosystem designed to attract world-class computing workloads and to anchor sustainable investment, employment, and innovation in the region.”

Data District is a division of Swiss asset management firm Alcral AG. TNE is a UK-based firm that supports the development of renewable energy projects.