Data center siting | PVcase

Use a ‘power-first’ approach factoring in grid offtake capacity (power), network upgrade costs, historical electricity prices, fiber route access, pipelines, zoning, environmental constraints, and more – all in one powerful platform.

Instantly secure top data center sites with integrated power, market, connectivity and land analysis at scale

Experience an all-in-one platform for every phase of data center siting to pinpoint, de-risk, and secure top data center sites.

Consistency at-scale

Create consistent and scalable processes for fast new market entry and for confident, consistent decisions every time.

Minimize risk and save on costs

Target sites smartly with a grid-first approach, understand offtake capacity, grid upgrades, costs, and energy pricing, eliminating costly delays on bad sites.

Accelerate site identification & due diligence

Automate site selection to find the best sites near fiber routes and good points of interconnection to increase your project pipeline efficiently.

Unlock comprehensive data analysis instantly

Exclusive nationwide analysis: interconnection studies & offtake capacity (mirroring grid operator), fiber optic paths, market pricing, wastewater, parcel & zoning data, advanced flood analysis, and more.

Confidently qualify sites with comprehensive, automated due diligence

Prospect

Brings everything together: exclusive data access, automation, and real-time collaboration, for a siting process that’s smarter, faster, and more certain.

PVcase Prospect empowers you to spot opportunities, and act on them faster and more confidently than ever, all in just 5 simple steps:

Find power within budget and timeline

Identify high-opportunity interconnection points with sufficient power within your upgrade budget from the start. High-quality, consultant-grade interconnection studies help you find a path to power, avoid grid upgrade costs and reduce interconnection delays.

Get a headstart on PPAs

Evaluate historical wholesale electricity prices (LMPs) and basis risk to get ahead on PPAs. Prices can vary up to 4x in a region and make up the largest ongoing operational cost.

Evaluate data center connectivity & resources: fiber, pipelines, water, IXPs, and more

Quickly evaluate connectivity potential including carrier information, route type, and status as well as evaluate pipelines for natural gas, water, and more. See nearby data center locations, Internet Exchange Points, and even data on large load tariffs.

Navigate community sentiment and zoning risks

Boost project success rates by aligning development with community sentiment and zoning requirements, minimizing delays in high-friction areas while fast-tracking sites with strong local backing and municipal support.

Find developable land

Configure automated parcel search and buildability analysis to find developable land near target points of interconnection. Analyze zoning, permitting, and pinpoint the top sites to target first.

Accelerate decisions

Ready-made collateral for confident partner and investor discussions: including interconnection and site reports, landowner information, GIS exports, and web-based site maps.

Client experience

“PVcase Prospect has changed the game for our business. It enables us to do an in-depth analysis of our project sites.”

Ransom Cook

VP of Development, CME Energy

One end-to-end platform for site selection, design, and yield optimization

Frequently asked questions

Can PVcase Prospect be used for data center site selection and assessment – isn’t it built for renewable development?

Yes, PVcase Prospect is a versatile tool that effectively supports data center site assessment, as many of the key considerations overlap with renewable energy project siting. The platform enables data center developers and real estate brokers to efficiently site, analyze, and de-risk land using critical criteria such as:

• ​Interconnection potential (offtake/withdrawal capacity, upgrade and allocated cost analysis, and identification of constraints or pre-existing issues)
• ​Proximity to fiber routes and power infrastructure
• ​Energy market pricing analysis (LMPs)
• ​Access to wastewater for cooling
• ​Suitable topography
• ​Advanced flood and hazard assessments
• ​Parcel and zoning data

By consolidating these essential insights in one platform and adding workflow automation, you can quickly identify optimal sites and conduct in-depth due diligence, saving time and significantly reducing manual research efforts.

How does PVcase Prospect automate the site selection process?

PVcase Prospect automates data center site assessment with hundreds of essential geospatial and grid intelligence datasets integrated into purpose-built workflows. The cloud-based platform is user-friendly and does not require GIS expertise to perform advanced site analysis and due diligence. Intuitive workflows guide users through every phase of analysis including: grid and market pricing assessments, automated parcel search, hazard buildability analyses, and report/export creation. This eliminates manual data collection and GIS analysis, enabling project developers and brokers to find, qualify, and compare suitable sites faster and at scale with consistent, reliable results.

What kind of data does PVcase Prospect use for data center buildable area analysis?

PVcase Prospect provides all the critical data and automated analysis needed to identify which parcels of land are suitable for data centers. The automated Buildable Area Analysis feature allows advanced GIS analysis on hundreds or thousands of parcels at once. Users can input criteria and save common parameters as templates for consistent analysis; analyze slope, protected areas (critical habitats, conservation easements, public lands), wetlands, tree cover, and existing infrastructure. The platform leverages climate-adjusted flood risk analysis to conduct in-depth flood risk mapping for target sites and de-risk projects from the start. Automation quickly maps which areas are buildable based on requirements and creates constraint maps to show hazards and buildable areas on the site. Users can easily rank and shortlist the top sites and create exportable maps and reports to showcase sites to investors and partners.

Is PVcase Prospect good for land brokers and commercial real estate companies looking to do data center site selection?

Yes, PVcase Prospect is an excellent solution for land brokers and commercial real estate firms active in the data center market. The platform empowers brokers and real estate professionals to quickly pinpoint, qualify, and package land opportunities that meet the technical and commercial requirements of leading data center developers, owner/operators, and end users. Users can screen and conduct due diligence on potential inbound sites to quickly weed out non-viable projects in minutes.

By integrating critical datasets like power and fiber connectivity, parcel ownership, zoning, environmental constraints, and market intelligence, PVcase Prospect streamlines the entire data center site selection process. Brokers can instantly match land to developer needs, produce compelling site packages for clients, and reduce time spent on manual research.

Whether representing landowners, seeking to attract interest from developers, major owner/operators, or supporting end users, PVcase Prospect helps deliver highly qualified sites and maximize transaction opportunities in the data center space.

How is PVcase Prospect different from traditional GIS software for data center site selection?

PVcase Prospect is a specialized, all-in-one platform designed specifically for data center and energy project site selection. Unlike traditional GIS tools which require manual data sourcing, formatting, and custom workflow development, PVcase Prospect delivers hundreds of integrated datasets, automated analysis, and user-friendly workflows out-of-the-box. This accelerates the siting process, reduces the risk of errors, and frees up GIS experts to focus on high-value tasks, while enabling developers and brokers to quickly identify, assess, and secure the best locations for data center projects.

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