Early definition of Wonder Valley by O’Leary Ventures
Designing a next-generation AI industrial park
Location: Alberta, Canada
Operator: O'Leary Ventures
Duration: September 2024 - July 2026
Kent Data Centres supported the early definition of Wonder Valley, a next-generation AI industrial park planned as one of the world’s largest off-grid data-centre campuses. Our team provided technical and advisory expertise to shape its long-term development strategy.
Challenge:
- Deliver multi-gigawatt off-grid compute capacity across 8,000 acres.
- Balance performance goals with environmental and local economic impact.
- Coordinate between investors, government, and industrial partners.
Solution:
- Master planning and feasibility for phased, modular growth.
- Power and energy-integration strategy using local gas resources.
- Reference architecture for hybrid and AI-dense facilities.
Outcome:
- Flexible blueprint for scalable, carbon-conscious development.
- Reduced project risk through data-driven feasibility modelling.
- Framework enabling rapid transition into detailed design.