Site mapping
2,000+data center sites identified
Map the sites
We mapped hyperscale and co-location sites so the client could compare them by state.
Case Study · Impact Assessment
Mapping data center load on the grid.
A non-profit electricity research institute needed to know how data center growth will affect the US grid. We mapped more than 2,000 sites, tracked technology trends and modeled load growth to 2050 under 4 scenarios.
The Client
The client is a non-profit research institute working on how electricity is generated, delivered and used. It wanted data and expert insight to help build a roadmap for grid resilience.
The Challenge
Data centers are growing.
Can the grid keep up?
Prescouter was asked to assess how data centers will affect the US electric grid, from current density and siting criteria to growth trends and electricity demand from AI and other technologies through 2050.
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Location
Where they cluster
States with high data center density.
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Growth
Trends to 2050
Demand driven by AI and big data.
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Load
Grid pressure points
Where utilities may be strained.
Our Approach
Combining site mapping with load forecasting.
Load model
4growth scenarios modeled
Model the load
We projected total load increase from 2023 to 2050 for the US and for high-density states.
Intelligence briefs
5briefs completed
Ground the view
Academic papers, white papers, databases and expert interviews informed each brief.
The Outcome
Seeing grid stress before it hits.
Prescouter completed 5 intelligence briefs, identified more than 2,000 data center sites and built a model of load growth from 2023 to 2050 under 4 scenarios. The client can now compare local and state impacts and pinpoint where generation and distribution may face critical change.
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Sites
2,000+ sites mapped
Hyperscale and co-location centers.
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Model
4 growth scenarios
Projecting load to 2050.
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Hotspots
State-level risk view
Where grid changes may be critical.
Digital demand is becoming a grid planning issue. Knowing where load will land helps utilities invest before the strain arrives.
Let’s Talk
Is your grid ready for the next wave of demand?
Map the load, model the growth and plan for the pressure points. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you get there.
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