Soluna and Metrobloks Partner to Build 100+ MW AI Data Center in Texas
Event summary
- Soluna and Metrobloks signed an MOU to co-develop Project Kati 2, a 100+ MW AI and HPC data center in Willacy County, Texas.
- Project Kati 2 is the first phase of a larger campus with a roadmap supporting over 300 MW of total CIT capacity.
- Metrobloks will lead design, development, leasing, and operations, while Soluna contributes site control, power entitlements, and development expertise.
- The site is under a non-binding letter of intent from a potential neocloud tenant.
- Soluna broke ground on Project Kati in September 2025, with the campus being developed in two phases.
The big picture
This partnership underscores the growing demand for AI-ready data centers with renewable energy sources. The collaboration between Soluna's renewable-powered sites and Metrobloks' AI-ready infrastructure expertise highlights a strategic shift towards sustainable, high-density computing solutions. The project's location in South Texas adds geographic diversity, offering an alternative to Central and West Texas deployments.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Soluna and Metrobloks can deliver the project on time and within budget, given the complexity of co-development partnerships.
- Market Demand
- How quickly the 100+ MW capacity will be leased, given the current demand for AI and HPC infrastructure.
- Regulatory Dynamics
- The impact of ERCOT's grid reliability and regulatory environment on the project's success and scalability.
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