Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness Reveals Its 10 Under-The-Radar AI Stock Picks

6. T1 Energy (NYSE:TE)

Situational Awareness StakeValue: $43,900,000 (NEW)

T1 Energy (NYSE:TE) is a US solar manufacturer that makes solar modules and is building out a solar cell factory. Its customers are primarily utility-scale solar developers. Its moat lies in its position as one of the few companies building an end-to-end domestic US solar supply chain, from polysilicon to finished panels, which could give it a competitive advantage as federal clean energy tax credits become harder to access for projects using equipment from foreign entities of concern, primarily China.

The bull case for T1 is linked to the AI data center buildout that is driving explosive growth in electricity demand. AI data centers require enormous amounts of power, and utility-scale solar is the fastest and cheapest way to add new electricity supply. The EIA expects utility-scale solar generation in Texas’s ERCOT grid to surpass coal this year at 78 billion kWh and rise to 99 billion kWh in 2027 — and T1’s two manufacturing sites are both located in Texas.

Short sellers are also targeting the stock. Fuzzy Panda Research disclosed a short position in T1 Energy (NYSE:TE), alleging undisclosed China ties, potential risks related to IRA tax credits, and concerns about accounting practices. The market largely shrugged off the report, with the stock rebounding sharply. Short interest currently stands at 17.58%.

Northland Capital recently initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $16 price target, citing rising energy demand driven by AI and reshoring as key tailwinds. Analyst Gus Richard specifically highlighted that utility-scale solar is the least expensive and fastest source of new electricity, noting that the alternatives — new natural gas and nuclear plants — take years to deploy at scale and cost significantly more.

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