Data Center Site Selection Now Prioritizes Power Over Land

AI boom’s collision with grid reality fuels focus on amperage

Utility constraints are raising stakes and reshaping project risk

Infrastructure Visibility is More Essential Than Ever

• Instantly overlay utility layers: Visualize exactly where transmission lines run relative to parcel boundaries without switching between different maps.
• Identify proximity to high-capacity utility zones: Quickly spot high-capacity utility zones and substations, filtering out sites that would require cost-prohibitive interconnection build-outs.
• Flag potential constraints early: Identify right-of-way issues or environmental barriers that could complicate power delivery before a letter of intent is ever signed.

Centralizing intelligence enhances collaboration and accuracy

Latapult helps developers meet the power-first site selection standard

• Rubber Sheet Tool: Overlay and align any map or drawing directly into the GIS interface.
• Buildable Area Tool: Instantly evaluate usable acreage by layering key constraints with access to critical infrastructure data — including fiber routes, nearby data centers, and electric transmission — to determine site viability early on.
• Collaboration tools: Use Shared External Bookmark Folders and Pin Groups to organize sites by project or client and securely share maps with internal teams and external stakeholders — including non-Latapult users.
• KML Export: Share multiple project files externally in a universal, condensed format, enabling team members to easily view and utilize mapping data