SATO Launches Qritical.AI to Deliver Sustainable AI Infrastructure with Hydroelectric Power in Québec

SATO Technologies launched Qritical.AI Inc., focusing on AI infrastructure using 100% hydroelectric power in Québec. AI Factory 1 will offer scalable GPUaaS and IaaS services.

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Published on: Jul 11, 2025
SATO Launches Qritical.AI to Deliver Sustainable AI Infrastructure with Hydroelectric Power in Québec

SATO Launches Qritical.AI Inc. to Build AI Digital Infrastructure Operations

SATO Technologies (OTCQB: CCPUF) has created Qritical.AI Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to developing AI infrastructure solutions. The company’s first initiative, AI Factory 1, will repurpose up to 20 MW of hydroelectric-powered compute capacity at SATO’s existing data center in Joliette, Québec.

This new facility will focus on optimizing resources for large language models (LLMs) and inference workloads. It will offer flexible service models including GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), tailored to meet diverse AI client needs.

Key Features of AI Factory 1

  • New Subsidiary: Qritical.AI serves as SATO’s dedicated platform for AI infrastructure development.
  • Green Energy: Utilizes 100% hydroelectric power from the existing 20 MW capacity, supporting sustainable computing.
  • Service Models: Supports GPUaaS and IaaS, allowing clients to scale compute power according to their requirements.
  • Advanced Technology: Incorporates liquid cooling and 100 Gbps multi-provider network connectivity to ensure efficient, low-latency operations.

The AI Factory 1 facility is expected to become operational within 6 to 9 months after securing and signing a definitive agreement with an anchor client. The infrastructure is designed to offer sovereign, green, and customizable AI compute services, making it a practical choice for organizations focused on performance and sustainability.

Strategic Positioning

This move places SATO at a unique intersection of clean energy, Bitcoin mining, and AI infrastructure. By leveraging existing hydroelectric power and expanding into AI workloads, SATO strengthens its portfolio and commitment to sustainable technology solutions.

About SATO

Founded in 2017, SATO is a publicly listed company providing efficient computing power. Currently, it operates a data center primarily focused on Bitcoin mining but is exploring expansion into high-power computing (HPC), AI, and Layer 2 solutions. The company is listed on TSXV: SATO and OTCQB: CCPU.F.

For more information, visit www.bysato.com or www.Qritical.ai.


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