About This Project¶
Clean Compute NL Initiative¶
This documentation portal presents comprehensive research and analysis for developing hyperscale AI data center infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Project Genesis¶
The Clean Compute NL initiative emerged from the convergence of three transformative trends:
- Explosive AI Growth - Global AI compute demand growing 400% by 2030
- Sustainability Mandates - Hyperscalers committing to carbon-free, water-positive operations
- NL's Unique Position - Surplus clean hydropower and cold ocean waters
Research Scope¶
This documentation covers:
Economic Analysis¶
- Cooling system economics (sCO2 vs conventional)
- Detailed financial modeling (CAPEX, OPEX, IRR, NPV)
- Competitive position analysis (NL vs global markets)
- Carbon and environmental value quantification
Technical Engineering¶
- Supercritical CO2 cooling system design
- Heat transfer and thermodynamic calculations
- Site assessment and selection criteria
- Safety and reliability analysis
Business Development¶
- Government proposal and policy recommendations
- Investor pitch materials
- Funding opportunity mapping
- Stakeholder engagement tools
Key Findings¶
Technical Feasibility¶
The sCO2 ocean cooling concept is technically sound: - Proven subsea pipe technology (oil & gas industry) - Established sCO2 heat transfer principles - Conservative engineering margins applied - Demonstrated precedents (Project Natick, SWAC systems)
Economic Viability¶
The business case is compelling: - 18.4% IRR exceeds typical infrastructure hurdles - Lowest TCO among comparable markets - Significant environmental value adds - Multiple revenue streams identified
Strategic Fit¶
Strong alignment with policy priorities: - Canadian AI sovereignty objectives - Provincial economic diversification - Federal clean technology mandates - Hyperscaler sustainability goals
Document Status¶
| Phase | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Core Research | ✅ Complete | Technical and business analysis |
| Economic Modeling | ✅ Complete | Financial projections |
| Technical Engineering | ✅ Complete | sCO2 system design |
| GIS Mapping | ✅ Complete | Interactive site map |
Next Steps¶
The project is ready for Phase 1: Validation & Refinement
- Technical Review - Engineering firm validation of sCO2 concept
- Economic Validation - Confirm power rates with NL Hydro
- Stakeholder Engagement - Government and industry briefings
- Feasibility Study - Detailed engineering and site selection
Research Team¶
This research was compiled with assistance from Claude AI, Anthropic's AI assistant, as a demonstration of AI-augmented research and analysis capabilities.
License¶
All documentation is provided under the MIT License for educational and informational purposes.
Contact¶
For inquiries about the Clean Compute NL initiative:
Email: cleancomputenl@outlook.com
We welcome discussions with:
- Investors interested in clean infrastructure
- Hyperscalers evaluating sustainable sites
- Government officials exploring economic development
- Engineering firms with relevant expertise
- Researchers in thermal systems and data centers