INNIO secures major 2.3 GW order to power AI data centres
INNIO Group has secured the largest order in its history with VoltaGrid for the delivery of 2.3 gigawatts of power infrastructure to support a major U.S. data centre project.
The agreement will see INNIO supply 92 power packs, each with a capacity of 25 megawatts, to VoltaGrid. The combined output of these power packs is intended to drive one of the world's largest data centres, reflecting the increasing demand for robust and flexible energy solutions in the data centre sector, particularly as artificial intelligence workloads continue to expand.
Contract details
The partnership with VoltaGrid enables the integration of INNIO's power generation units with VoltaGrid's portable data centre power platforms. The system, based on INNIO's Jenbacher technology, is designed to deliver prime, backup and peak power through a single integrated platform. The infrastructure is expected to perform consistently even in challenging conditions, including ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F) and volatile or fluctuating demand typical of modern AI-driven data centres.
INNIO estimates that this solution is up to 10 percentage points more efficient than comparable alternatives, which is projected to facilitate fuel savings of more than USD $300 million annually across the installed 2.3 GW of capacity.
Sector expansion
The scale of this order underscores the continued expansion of the U.S. data centre market, alongside the sector's ongoing need for agile, sustainable energy infrastructure. Data centres remain significant power consumers, and operators are seeking both a dependable supply and improved efficiency as demand for high-performance computing, especially artificial intelligence, accelerates.
Dr. Olaf Berlien, President and CEO of INNIO Group, commented on the partnership, saying:
"This landmark order underscores the strength of INNIO's technology and our ability to power the AI revolution with smart, high-performance energy solutions. We are proud to partner with VoltaGrid in shaping the energy infrastructure of tomorrow."
The partnership is anticipated to set a new standard for data centre power supplies in terms of reliability, efficiency and scalability. The collaboration is also intended to support the growing trend towards energy solutions that do not rely on batteries, instead focusing on gas-fired modular systems that achieve near-zero criteria air emissions.
Nathan Ough, CEO of VoltaGrid, stated:
"This is a major step toward building the energy infrastructure for the AI era. Together with INNIO, we're delivering a scalable solution that combines grid-grade performance with ultra-fast response, zero battery reliance, and near-zero criteria air emissions. Our partnership provides the speed, reliability, and sustainability required to power next-generation data centers."
Technology platform
The power packs supplied under this agreement incorporate INNIO's Jenbacher technology, engineered for both flexible deployment and resilience under demanding operational conditions. The units can address spikes in electricity use and have been described by the companies as capable of maximising the performance of graphics processing units central to AI operations.
The co-developed energy solution also aims to simplify and accelerate the construction and commissioning of large-scale data centres. By enabling rapid deployment with portable power-generation modules, the system is positioned to support future expansion as demand evolves within the sector.
The estimate of over USD $300 million in annual fuel savings is predicated on the efficiency gains provided by the new infrastructure, positioning the solution as cost-effective and environmentally conscious, due to reduced emissions compared to other technologies.
Future direction
This order reinforces INNIO's commitment to providing flexible energy solutions for the U.S. industry. It reflects VoltaGrid's strategy of supporting data centres and similar installations with modular natural gas power generation platforms.
