Cadiz Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hoku Energy Limited, a UK-based clean energy company, to potentially develop a large-scale clean energy campus at Cadiz Ranch in California's Mojave Desert. This marks the second clean energy-related land lease agreement for Cadiz within a year. The MOU grants Hoku Energy a three-year exclusive option to develop infrastructure for green hydrogen production, renewable power generation, battery energy storage, and data centers on more than 10,000 acres at Cadiz Ranch. The terms ensure that the new project will not disrupt existing activities on the property, with Cadiz continuing its agricultural operations and water infrastructure projects. Additionally, land is reserved for commercial development, potentially including a data center, with Hoku Energy having the first right to supply power if a data center is developed. Cadiz Ranch's strategic location with access to essential infrastructure makes it suitable for hosting large-scale renewable energy projects. The collaboration with Hoku Energy complements Cadiz's broader green hydrogen production initiatives with RIC Energy, aiming to establish a significant clean energy and green hydrogen production hub at Cadiz Ranch. Susan Kennedy, Chair of Cadiz Inc., expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the shared vision of sustainable development. The agreement is seen as a significant step towards achieving Cadiz's long-term goals in renewable energy and water infrastructure in California and the Southwest.