Weekly Data Center News: 01.12.2026

The second week of 2026 highlights an industry-wide pivot toward nuclear energy integration and the massive capital requirements needed to sustain the AI infrastructure boom. As developers face increasing local resistance through new moratoriums, the focus has intensified on securing long-term power autonomy and creative financing solutions to keep next-generation projects on track.

Meta Unveils 6.6GW Nuclear Power Strategy

Meta has announced a major shift in its energy procurement strategy, unveiling three nuclear energy deals aimed at securing 6.6GW of power for its U.S. data centers by 2035.

• Clean Energy Goals: The deals are designed to support Meta's long-term sustainability targets while ensuring a stable, high-capacity power supply for its expanding AI footprint.

• Infrastructure Impact: By committing to nuclear power, Meta is signaling a move away from sole reliance on the traditional grid, which has become increasingly constrained by hyperscale demands.

SB Energy Secures $1 Billion for Stargate Site Expansion

SB Energy, a subsidiary of SoftBank, has secured $1 billion in funding from OpenAI and SoftBank to expand solar and energy infrastructure at the Stargate site in Texas.

• Integrated Power Solutions: The investment will be used to enhance existing solar assets and energy infrastructure, directly supporting the massive power needs of the Stargate data center expansion.

• Collaborative Investment: The involvement of OpenAI highlights the deepening vertical integration between AI developers and energy providers to ensure physical infrastructure can keep pace with model training requirements.

Patmos Hosting Secures Record $100 Million C-PACE Loan

Patmos Hosting Inc. has secured a $100 million C-PACE loan to continue developing the former Kansas City Star building into a multi-use AI campus.

• Historic Financing: This transaction marks the largest Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) deal in Missouri history.

• Infrastructure Scope: The funding will support energy-efficient improvements and electrical infrastructure for the 421,112-square-foot facility, which will eventually feature 35MW of power for high-density GPU and AI workloads.

• Speed to Market: Patmos is transforming the brownfield site into a technology hub that includes data center functions alongside coworking and event spaces.

Moody’s Forecasts $3 Trillion Capital Need Through 2030

A new analysis from Moody’s indicates that the data center sector will require up to $3 trillion in investment through 2030 to meet global demand.

• Unprecedented Demand: The report suggests that the current construction frenzy is only the beginning, with sustained capital inflows necessary to support the transition to AI-centric computing.

• Alternative Financing: In a sign of shifting capital structures, Patmos Hosting Inc recently secured a $100 million C-PACE loan to develop its Kansas data center into a multi-use AI campus, demonstrating the use of specialized debt for large-scale projects.

Local Moratoriums and Legislative Hurdles in Georgia & Michigan

While investment continues to surge, local municipalities are increasingly pulling the "emergency brake" on new developments due to resource concerns.

• Georgia and Michigan: Both Roswell, GA, and Saline, MI, have moved to pass moratoriums on new data center developments to assess their impact on local infrastructure.

• Impact on Viability: These legislative pauses are forcing developers to seek "behind-the-meter" solutions or move to regions with more favorable regulatory environments to avoid project delays.

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