Yahoo! Finance reports on DataBank’s announcement of a 3,150 kW rooftop solar installation at its HOU3 data center in Houston, Texas. The project is expected to be the largest rooftop solar installation in the Houston metropolitan area and represents a key milestone in DataBank’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions and 100 percent carbon-free power by 2030.

The business case is as compelling as the environmental one. The system’s levelized cost of energy is designed to match current utility rates from day one, functioning as a long-term hedge against grid price volatility while reducing dependence on externally sourced renewable energy certificates. Over its projected 25-year operational life, the array will generate approximately 4.5 million kilowatt hours annually.

“This project shows that achieving sustainability goals directly supports strong business performance in a grid-constrained world. By generating renewable energy on site, we’re creating a cost-effective path to our net zero commitments while providing immediate value to our stakeholders.”

— Ethan Eisenberg, Director of Energy and Sustainability Management, DataBank

Wunder Power will manage design, construction, monitoring, and maintenance throughout the system’s operational life. DataBank is evaluating additional solar opportunities across its 70-plus data center portfolio following the HOU3 installation.

Read the full announcement at Yahoo Finance.