Expected to have a capacity exceeding 380MW
Work on Westbridge Renewable Energy's first data center project is underway.
Named the Fontus Data Centre Project, it has an expected capacity of 380MW+ and will be located in Colorado. Westbridge has already secured the land for the project, completed environmental feasibility studies, and ensured fiber availability.
The company is now progressing through grid and gas interconnection approvals. Westbridge has not provided a timeline on when it expects to commence construction on the project or its exact location in Colorado. DCD has reached out for further information.
“Fontus represents a bold step forward for Westbridge as we leverage our core strengths in land origination, permitting, and grid infrastructure to enter the high-growth digital infrastructure market,” said Stefano Romanin, CEO of Westbridge. “This is a natural extension of our renewable energy platform, and we’re excited to bring clean, scalable computing capacity to one of the most dynamic markets in the US.”
The company notes that the site has potential for future clean energy integration, including potential co-location with Westbridge’s renewable power assets.
“Data centers are rapidly evolving as one of the most critical infrastructure classes that support the vast digital ecosystem,” Romanin continued. “Fontus combines power, proximity, and scale- three essential ingredients for tomorrow’s cloud and AI-driven applications.”
The company expects to provide further updates following the achievement of certain project milestones, including anchor tenant engagement, final site design, and power procurement strategy.
Westbridge is a Canadian renewable energy firm based in Calgary, Alberta. It focuses on the origination and development of solar and battery storage projects. According to its website, it has developed more than 40 projects across Canada, the US, the UK, and Italy.
