Saskatchewan: Think Prairie Compute

While Virginia data centers struggle with 13¢/kWh power and limited available land, Prairie2Cloud quietly revolutionized the equation in Saskatchewan. We didn't just find cheaper power—we built an entirely new model. Our islanded micro-grid taps directly into natural gas generation at 2.8¢ marginal, positions compute milliseconds from major fibre backbones, and harnesses Saskatchewan's climate for 5,700 hours of free cooling annually. The result? A powered shell that deploys in 24 months with 100 MW ready to scale. Half the cost. Twice the speed to market. Inference-grade performance.

Why Saskatchewan? Performance, policy and people.

Low latency

Our planned Saskatchewan site is stitched into dual long-haul fibre routes that leave the Prairie2Cloud Campus and fan west (Calgary → Seattle WAIX) and south-east (Regina → Winnipeg → Minneapolis MICE). At 35‑45 ms RTT to MN & WA IXPs, the Prairie2Cloud will be inference‑ready – critical for AI. Redundant fibre pairs and carrier-neutral peering give us head-room for future traffic growth without oversubscription.

Economics

Prairie2Cloud delivers more than cheap power—we deliver powered land ready for compute in 18-24 months. Our economics integrate perfectly with environmental goals: CAD 2.8¢/kWh marginal gas powers your operations at less than half Virginia's costs, while Saskatchewan's climate provides 5,800 hours of free cooling annually, achieving PUE ~1.15. Combined federal investment tax credits and provincial rebates reduce capital costs by 10-17%. Located directly at Saskatchewan's IXP, we eliminate routing complexity. Every efficiency compounds: lower power costs, reduced cooling expenses, minimized transmission losses, accelerated deployment. Sustainable economics that scale. .

Talent and Partnerships

Saskatchewan's technical workforce strength shows in university output and industry presence. The University of Regina's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the University of Saskatchewan's College of Engineering produce steady streams of power systems and computing graduates. We aim to bridge industry needs with academic excellence from U of R's software systems engineering, U of S's electrical engineering programs, and CSUS's high-performance computing research. The province's leadership in agricultural automation—managing one of the world's most technologically advanced farming regions—demonstrates the distributed systems expertise that translates directly to data center operations. Prairie2Cloud's local hiring commitment ensures this intellectual capital compounds rather than emigrates.

Opportunity Snapshot – Phased Build & ROI

Phase 1

Powered Land (Months 18-24)

Secure 100 MW of power allocation, convert barns to GPU-ready shells and install basic fibre. Achieving TTM powered-land status dramatically increases valuation.

  • Cost: $2–4M per MW
  • Timeline: 18 months
  • Output: Powered infrastructure
Phase 2

Capacity Ramp (Months 18–36)

Deploy GPU clusters in 5 MW increments, scaling toward 100 MW. AI compute can generate up to $70 million in annual revenue per MW.

  • Revenue: Up to $70M/MW annually
  • Scale: 5 MW increments
  • Timeline: 18 months
Phase 3

Scaling & Exit (Months 36+)

Expand capacity to ≈200 MW, diversify workloads and pursue an exit via sale or REIT spin-off. AI data centers will dominate 70% of new demand by 2030.

  • Capacity: 200 MW target
  • Exit: Sale or REIT
  • Market: 70% AI by 2030

Trusted by pioneers in AI and energy

Our founding team has deployed $7 billion in energy projects in Saskatchewan and $10 billion in hyperscaler acquistions. We're backed by advisers from AI and energy sectors.

49%
Cheaper Power
5800+
Hours Free Cooling
24
Months to Powered Shell
$2-6M
Per MW Build Cost

Financial Modeling Suite

Go beyond static numbers. Our interactive simulators are designed for investors and operators to explore the financial impact of our energy advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Saskatchewan ideal for AI data centers? +
Our islanded micro-grid design solves AI's toughest challenge: reliable, affordable compute at scale. Saskatchewan combines gas turbines, renewable integration, and 100 MWh battery storage to guarantee 5x9's uptime—completely independent of grid constraints. With power at CAD 2.8¢/kWh, 5,800 hours of ambient cooling, and operational deployment in 24 months, we deliver what Virginia can't: bulletproof reliability at breakthrough economics. Major fibre routes run directly through our sites. The complete package, ready to scale.
How do microgrids improve reliability? +
Own your power stack. Our islanded micro-grid architecture—combining gas turbines, renewables, and 100 MWh battery storage—puts you in complete control of cost, reliability, and expansion timing. Behind-the-meter generation eliminates transmission losses, utility negotiations, and interconnection queues. When markets spike or grids fail, your operations continue unaffected. This isn't alternative infrastructure anymore—it's how Microsoft, Google, and Meta are building their next-generation AI facilities. The future of compute runs on dedicated power.
What are the expected returns? +
Prairie2Cloud positions investors at the intersection of massive demand and constrained supply. Capital requirements: $2-6 million per MW. Revenue potential: up to $70 million per MW annually for AI compute, versus $1.2 million for digital currency mining—nearly 60x higher yield. Saskatchewan's economics enhance these fundamentals: operational costs half of competing markets, deployment 2x faster, reliability guaranteed through islanded infrastructure. For investors seeking exposure to AI infrastructure, this represents prime economics: reasonable entry costs, exceptional revenue multiples, sustainable competitive advantages.