Panel: What Data Center Energy Buyers Want from U.S. Solar Developers

Synopsis

• How hyperscale data centers are shaping solar procurement priorities as AI-driven demand accelerates
• What developers need to understand about data center load profiles, reliability requirements, and power quality expectations
• How offtakers are structuring long-term renewable agreements, from virtual PPAs to bespoke hybrid or behind-the-meter deals
• Key factors influencing site selection and interconnection, including proximity to substations, available capacity, and permitting speed
• How developers can differentiate through flexibility, speed of delivery, and integration of storage or firming solutions to meet 24/7 clean energy goals