We recently compiled a list of the 13 AI News and Ratings Gaining Investor Attention. In this article, we are going to take a look at where ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) stands against the other AI stocks.
As AI data centers expand, the need for reliable and scalable power sources is becoming a significant focus. Some of the major industries, including solar, natural gas, and battery storage, are expected to benefit from this transformation, with projections from experts showing that AI could significantly impact U.S. power consumption by 2030.
The Future of Energy in an AI-Powered World
At Bloomberg Invest 2025, Rob Barnett, Senior Energy Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, explored how solar, natural gas and battery storage could benefit from the $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure proposal. He highlighted the growing energy demands of AI data centers, which could account for 8% to 19% of U.S. electricity consumption by 2030, depending on efficiency improvements in chips and algorithms. Barnett was initially skeptical of these projections, but his analysis ultimately confirmed that AI’s energy needs are significant and will be an important factor in shaping future power demand.
Other than AI, other factors driving electricity consumption include the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act, and the continued adoption of electric vehicles. To meet this rising demand, solar power is expected to expand quickly due to its short construction timelines, which makes it an attractive option for AI-driven data centers that require quick deployment. However, because solar is intermittent, battery storage and natural gas will also play critical roles in balancing the grid. Barnett estimates that AI-related power demand alone could increase natural gas consumption by 3 to 10 billion cubic feet per day by 2030.
He added that nuclear energy has gained interest, with companies like Microsoft and Amazon securing agreements related to existing nuclear plants. However, large-scale new nuclear projects, including small modular reactors, are unlikely to contribute significantly before 2035. In the near term, the primary sources meeting the surge in electricity demand will be solar, battery storage, and natural gas, with wind energy playing a smaller role due to current policy and market dynamics.
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ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 4
ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) develops cloud-based solutions for various industries and also manufactures and sells drones.
On March 4, ZenaTech announced that its Taiwan subsidiary, Spider Vision Sensors, is expanding partnerships across East Asia to serve the growing government defense and commercial drone markets. The company is also working with local manufacturers to ensure U.S. military compliance in producing sensors, cameras, and parts for its AI-powered ZenaDrone 1000 and IQ series drones. To support these efforts, ZenaTech has hired two business development managers and plans to recruit up to five engineers for its Taiwan office in the coming month. CEO Shaun Passley commented:
“The East Asian drone market, particularly Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, is rapidly growing for military defense and commercial needs. Expanding our Asian customer sales footprint was always part of our plan. Non-Chinese Asian component partnerships are of strategic importance for the creation of our US Defense-compliant cameras, sensors and parts that will help bring our products to market faster.”
Overall ZENA ranks 11th on our list of the AI stocks that are gaining investor attention. While we acknowledge the potential of ZENA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than ZENA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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