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Orbis Electric, based in Santa Rosa, is expanding to meet the cooling demands of AI data centers with its HaloDrive Cooling Engine. The company plans to grow its facility from 14,000 to 45,000 square feet as it anticipates a revenue exceeding $500 million within the next 24 to 30 months and aims to increase its workforce to around 300 employees.

Power consumption in data centers is projected to rise by 100 gigawatts by 2030, creating infrastructure challenges. Orbis is also working on rare-earth-free motor designs to lessen dependency on imported materials. The firm expects to demonstrate its cooling technology by the end of February 2026.