Solar-powered GPU cloud delivering strong ROI with 2.3-3.2 year break-even. $49.84B market opportunity in GPU-as-a-Service growing at 35.8% CAGR. Financial projections modeled from the November 2025 feasibility analysis.
A small-scale solar-powered AI server farm in Daytona Beach is financially viable with strong ROI potential, achieving break-even in 2.3-3.2 years at 60-70% utilization rates. The combination of Florida's tax advantages, excellent solar resources, competitive real estate costs, and growing AI compute demand creates compelling investment economics. All figures are modeled estimates derived from the November 2025 feasibility study.
No major GPU cloud providers serving Daytona Beach/Central Florida corridor. 90-mile gap between Orlando and Jacksonville.
87% of consumers prioritize green computing. Solar-powered differentiation vs hyperscalers. Florida's top solar resources (5.65 kWh/m²/day).
Zero state income tax, 30% federal solar ITC, 100% property tax exemption on solar, 6% sales tax exemption. 15-20% cost advantage over California/New York.
Price between hyperscalers ($6.88-$12.29/hr) and marketplaces ($0.90-$1.60/hr). Target $5.00/hr H100 pricing with 45-50% margins.
New federal guidance requires qualifying projects to begin construction before June 2026 to be “safe harbored” and eligible for the full clean energy credit—making near-term execution strategically important.
Polk County recently approved a $140M tax package for a major data center project, underscoring Florida’s willingness to support large-scale compute infrastructure and validating the broader server-farm thesis.
Two solar-ready industrial properties in Central Florida's data center gap
Staged capital deployment matching investment pace to revenue growth
Deploy 8x H100 and 2x A100 GPUs in leased 1,000 sq ft facility. Focus on 2-3 enterprise anchor customers at premium pricing. Grid power with basic UPS; defer solar installation.
Expand to 25 GPUs (15x H100, 8x A100, 2x RTX 4090) serving 20+ customers. Add redundant connectivity and enhanced monitoring. Begin solar planning based on confirmed power consumption.
Scale to 50 GPUs with balanced fleet. Complete solar installation (50-100 kW, $140-252K post-incentives) offsetting 40-60% grid consumption. Achieve strong profitability and positive cumulative cash position.
GPU-as-a-Service market growing at 35.8% CAGR from $4.31B (2024) to $49.84B by 2032
Enterprise: 5-10 accounts, 10-100 GPUs, $100K-1M+ LTV
Startups: 20-50 accounts, 2-20 GPUs, $10K-100K LTV
Developers: 100-500 accounts, 1-5 GPUs, $500-5K LTV
90-mile corridor between Orlando and Jacksonville with zero major GPU providers. Natural customer base: UCF AI research, Embry-Riddle, healthcare AI, aerospace/defense contractors.
Hyperscalers: $6.88-12.29/hr
Our Target: $5.00/hr (27% discount vs AWS)
Marketplaces: $0.90-1.60/hr (variable quality)
ChatGPT-style apps (4B daily prompts), 100M+ monthly LLM users, enterprise AI adoption accelerating. Capacity constraints at major providers create 1+ month waits.
8-year payback with $600K lifetime value on 100-120 kW system
Florida's 5.65 kWh/m²/day average (top 30% nationally), 230 days annual sunshine, established supply chains ensure 2-4 month installation timelines.
30% federal ITC (expires 12/31/2025), 100% property tax exemption, 6% sales tax exemption. Combined 36-40% cost reduction.
75% credit rate in 2025 (declining to 60% in 2026, 50% in 2027). Excess daytime production offsets evening/nighttime consumption. Install before rate reductions.
$280K average system cost generates $880K in avoided electricity over 25 years. $600K net benefit (214% ROI). Becomes profitable year 8, positive cash flow 17 years.
$2-5M mitigation investment protects operations and ensures business continuity
15-25% building premium ($75-125K for $500K facility). Hurricane-resistant construction provides fundamental protection. CoreSite Miami and Flexential Jacksonville precedents.
Industrial generators with 72-96 hour fuel capacity ($250K-1M), redundant UPS ($500K+), automatic transfer switches. Total backup infrastructure: $500K-2M.
Dual precision AC units with automatic failover ($300K-1M). Prevents catastrophic failures during power fluctuations. Critical for 24/7 operations.
Inland Bunnell location reduces storm surge risk vs direct beachfront. Balances market positioning with operational security. Lower insurance premiums.
Strong economics, clear market opportunity, and sustainable competitive advantages. Break-even in 2.3-3.2 years with $1.6M+ cumulative profits by year 5.