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PILOT PROJECT
Nain, Labrador

Nain AI Compute Export Hub

A publicly owned, 15MW renewable energy project exporting AI compute capacity
via fiber instead of transmitting electricity.

Scope & Rationale

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a nation-scale tech-energy export initiative.
All infrastructure is publicly funded and owned .

Generation
New 15–20 MW run-of-river hydro plant on Fraser River.

Export Trunk
200–1000 Tbps Fiber cable to Goose Bay (300km).

Facility
Modular container yard at Nain port with serviced slots.

Business Model
Lease "serviced slots" to tenants. No government server ownership.

Capital Investment (~$200M)

$80–100 M

$40–60 M

Transmission & Road
$20–25 M

Harbour & Yard Upgrades
$12–15 M

TOTAL ESTIMATE
~$200 M

*Estimates based on similar remote hydro/fiber projects (e.g. Culliton Creek, SednaLink).

Timeline (5 Years)

1
Year 0–1: Planning & Enabling

Feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and permits.
Road and transmission corridor clearing begins.

2
Year 2–3: Major Construction

Hydro plant civil works and powerhouse construction.
Fiber-optic cable deployment and dock upgrades completed.

4
Year 4: Commissioning & Power-On

Target Milestone: Hydro plant energized.
Facility opens for first tenants. Initial revenue begins in Q4.

5
Year 5+: Steady Operations

Ramp-up to full occupancy (15–20 MW load).
Annual revenues stabilize between $20–30M.

Financial Viability

Revenue Model

Leasing "serviced slots" (Power + Pipe + Space) to AI/Cloud tenants.

Target Rate
$120–$150 / kW-month

Public capital investment yields steady long-term returns.

Annual Revenue:
$20–$30 M

Payback Period:
~10 Years

Asset Life:
40+ Years

Strategic Impact

2M+
Liters of Diesel Avoided / Year

50-100
Construction Jobs Created

~10%
Target Annual ROI

"By exporting computing, we effectively export high-tech services rather than raw materials,
moving up the value chain."