Power-Connect™ is Nexus’ standardized advancement framework for energy-adjacent land intended for AI and hyperscale data center development

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The framework determines:

• Grid feasibility
• Scalable megawatt (MW) potential
• Infrastructure pathway alignment
• Institutional viability

 

Power-Connect™ converts early-stage feasibility signals into structured, decision-grade advancement outputs.

 

Phase I — Site Qualification

The qualification phase establishes whether a site meets the technical and locational thresholds required for data center deployment.

Scope of Assessment

Grid & Substation Context

• Substation proximity analysis

• Voltage level identification

• Transmission network mapping

• Grid operator jurisdiction review

Zoning & Environmental Screening

• Planning designation review

• Environmental constraint identification

• Floodplain and protected zone screening

Campusability Assessment

• Buildable footprint estimation

• Indicative MW density modeling

• Phasing potential analysis

Power-Connect™ Scorecard

• Grid feasibility rating

• Scalability index

• Infrastructure complexity score

• Institutional advancement potential

Deliverable

Structured Site Qualification Report including:

• Executive summary
• Technical findings
• MW capacity scenarios
• Advancement roadmap

 

Phase II — MW Advancement

Following qualification, the MW Advancement phase defines the technical pathway required to scale capacity and structure institutional readiness.

Technical Components

Interconnection Strategy

• Utility engagement framework

• Queue positioning strategy

• Phased MW ramp pathway

Substation & Infrastructure Logic

• Substation configuration modeling

• Transformer pathway alignment

• Switchgear sequencing overview

Energy System Alignment

• BESS feasibility integration

• Bridging power scenario evaluation

• Energy architecture structuring

Campus Masterplanning

• Hyperscale-ready layout logic

• Substation positioning

• Phased campus sequencing

Risk & Timeline Matrix

• Interconnection risk mapping

• Equipment risk assessment

• Permitting complexity

• Timeline sensitivity modeling

Deliverable

MW Advancement Framework including structured technical documentation supporting institutional review.