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January 20, 2026Open Access

A Systems-Level Framework for Integrating Geothermal Energy, AI Data Centres, Underground Infrastructure, and Vertical Hydroponics in Alberta

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MSMissy Sarah Smith

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This framework integrates geothermal energy and hydroponics, demonstrating potential efficiencies in Alberta's ecosystem.

Key Points

  • The research aims to create a framework that combines geothermal energy with data centres and hydroponics for sustainable infrastructure development.
  • Developed a conceptual framework for integrating geothermal energy, AI data centres, and vertical hydroponics.
  • Analyzed the geological and climatic suitability of Alberta for the proposed technologies.
  • Investigated the potential economic benefits of repurposing orphaned wells to support energy needs.
  • Demonstrated that geothermal energy can serve as a reliable power source for co-located data centres and agricultural systems.
  • Identified methods for offsetting drilling costs through premium power agreements.
  • Outlined pathways for developing resilient, low-carbon infrastructure using existing resources.

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Missy Sarah Smith (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696f1ac19e64f732b51ef077https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18294041
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