Solar for Data Centers
Power AI workloads with dedicated solar + storage behind the meter.
Typical System Size
5MW - 200MW (co-located or behind-the-meter)
Payback Period
6-8 years (with PPA structure); 4-6 years with tax credits (IRA US)
Core Technology
TOPCon 610-640W bifacial
1. Data Centers Market Context
Data center electricity demand expected to double to 945 TWh by 2030 (IEA 2025), driven by AI. Hyperscalers (Google, Microsoft, Meta) have committed to 24/7 carbon-free by 2030, making solar + storage procurement mandatory.
2. Recommended Technology
- 1TOPCon 610-640W bifacial
- 2N-type high-efficiency
- 3Glass-glass (30-year warranty)
- 4Tracker-mounted utility scale
3. Key Design Considerations
⚠️ 24/7 carbon matching → solar + BESS + wind hybrid
⚠️ Site land constraints → maximize W/m² density (high-power modules preferred)
⚠️ Grid interconnect timeline (12-36 months in US)
⚠️ PPA structure: physical vs virtual
⚠️ Tier 1 modules only (operational risk > capex premium)
JUST SOLAR for Data Centers Projects
JUST SOLAR supplies utility-scale data center projects with Tier 1 TOPCon 610-640W bifacial modules — full CBAM + UFLPA compliance documentation.