Value chain · CLM-1213
In plain terms
The first buyer wants the power for underwater computer centres for AI. The release pitches power from orbit as a fix for AI's power and cooling limits.
The claim as recorded
The stated use of the first Virtus Solis contract is AI computing: the press release says the power will run Brae Systems' "subsea GPU data centers", and presents orbital power as the answer to two limits on AI infrastructure, heat and regional grid shortages.
Evidence behind this: T6, company self-statements of purpose and market; "X stated Y on date Z" only.
Scope and limits
Company statements of intent. Nothing says where the subsea data centres are, or how power received in Illinois reaches equipment under water.
What it assumes
No assumptions are recorded against this claim.
Where it comes from
text, paragraph 3: the partnership aligns with Brae's mission to deploy "subsea GPU data centers"; pairing them with orbital power is said to solve the two greatest bottlenecks facing "AI infrastructure", escalating thermal loads and regional grid power shortages (paraphrased).
Cite this
energyaperture.com/c/clm-1213
CLM-1213, Energy Aperture, as of 2026-09-30.
Connected records
Other published records linked to this one. A list, not a judgement.
- Also from SRC-596
- CLM-1212A space solar start-up says it has signed a 20-year deal to sell power from orbit to a data-centre company: 100 MW at first, perhaps 250 MW...CLM-1214 (low confidence)The company says its beam will be on 99.9 per cent of the time, and that a 2 million dollar development agreement with a US government...CLM-1215The deal was announced on the day of a space solar session in Washington, D.C., where the company says its chief executive will speak.CLM-1216 (low confidence)The company says more customers are lined up. It names none and gives no numbers.