Global Power Solutions and NADCAP Explore Decentralized Power for 100MW Data Center Campus

Global Power Solutions and NADCAP Forge Partnership for Decentralized Data Center Power
April 9, 2026

The relentless growth of artificial intelligence and cloud computing is pushing data center power demands to new heights, intensifying the search for scalable and resilient energy solutions beyond the traditional grid. In a significant move addressing this challenge, Global Power Solutions (GPS), a US hydrogen systems developer, has entered into a strategic partnership with North American Data Centers and Power (NADCAP) to explore building a decentralized power infrastructure for a proposed data center campus with a capacity of up to 100 megawatts (MW).

The non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) establishes a framework for the two companies to jointly assess the technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial feasibility of the project. The envisioned campus is designed to support AI, cloud, and other compute-intensive workloads, with a final site location in North America still under review. The core of the proposal involves deploying modular energy systems capable of operating alongside or independently of the grid, potentially utilizing hydrogen and/or natural gas generation while integrating renewable energy sources where feasible.

Under the proposed structure, Global Power Solutions would lead the development and technology planning, while NADCAP, a development-stage data center infrastructure company, would act as the site host and potential power offtaker. The companies are considering a phased build-out and the possibility of replicating the model at additional sites if successful.

“This LOI with NADCAP represents an important step forward for Global as we continue exploring decentralized power solutions for energy-intensive digital infrastructure,” said Pete Medved, CEO of Global Power Solutions. He emphasized that the collaboration aims to complete a detailed project overview and evaluate a development that could support up to 100MW of power capacity, assessing opportunities for future replication should the project prove viable.

The next steps involve comprehensive feasibility studies, permitting reviews, and negotiations for definitive agreements, which may include a long-term power purchase agreement. This initiative highlights a broader industry trend towards behind-the-meter and off-grid power solutions as data center operators seek to ensure reliability, manage costs, and address sustainability goals amid soaring electricity demands and grid constraints.

Source: datacenterdynamics