Due to the voracious appetite for AI, the demand for critical data center infrastructure continues to outstrip supply. The focus is often placed on chip supply when, in fact, the actual bottleneck in AI deployment is the lack of power-ready infrastructure. The solution to freeing this clog is to locate and negotiate access to “stranded power” assets—this means underutilized or abandoned electrical capacity that can be rapidly repurposed for data center operations. The promised electrical capacity and timeline certainty of these assets can be guaranteed before construction begins with power placement agreements (PPAs).
The U.S. data center construction market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the demands of AI and hyperscale data centers. Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is planning to spend $75 billion on data center infrastructure this year, and Microsoft has committed to investing $80 billion in data center infrastructure in 2025 as well. Additionally, Amazon is committing $20 billion to Pennsylvania to expand its cloud computing and AI infrastructure. These numbers represent a projected value increase from USD 48.18 billion in 2024 to USD 112.33 billion by 2030. That’s a 15.15% CAGR.
hi-tequity, an expert in data center solutions, has revolutionized the deployment of hyperscale facilities by delivering fully operational 100-megawatt data centers in just nine months. They combine their financial expertise with established engineering and manufacturing partnerships. Their nine-month timeline curtails the industry standard of 24-42 months.
hi-tequity has a “power-first methodology, reversing the industry standard of the site being chosen first and then the utility capacity.. The company has strategic partnerships with regional utility providers and municipalities, allowing PPAs to guarantee electrical capacity and ensure projects are completed on time. This refers to the concept of leveraging “stranded power” assets, also known as “underutilized electrical capacity.”
hi-tequity also has what it calls a “procurement strategy.” By securing manufacturing capacity in advance, they eliminate supply chain bottlenecks, which can cause delays of 12 to 18 months. This ensures priority delivery slots with vendors for critical components, such as UPS systems, transformers, switchgear, and cooling equipment.
Their power-first strategies and ability to seal the deal on mission-critical components make hi-tequity a go-to company for data center solutions as the demand for AI bears down on the high-tech industry. Any good ideas that can speed up the delivery of computing workloads are beneficial, unlocking revenue generation. Hyperscalers and AI companies facing intense time pressures need ways to expedite their processes, and hi-tequity is rising to the challenge.
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About the Author
James Kolb serves as Director of Operations at hi-tequity, where he leads operational planning, project management, and process improvement initiatives to drive scalable growth and deliver superior outcomes for customers. With a strong background in cross-functional leadership, James optimizes workflows, mitigates operational risks, and ensures compliance across departments and partner networks. Before hi-tequity, he held senior roles in aerospace & defense, data center, and energy industries, specializing in engineer-to-order manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and capacity planning. James is a seasoned operations leader with deep expertise in resource allocation, risk mitigation, and business operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.
