Shoals and ON.energy Deploy 1.1 GW Battery for Hyperscale Data Center
Event summary
- Shoals has begun manufacturing and delivering PowerHub™ units for a 1.1 GW hyperscale data center project with ON.energy.
- The project, once complete, will be the largest grid-connected battery installation in the U.S.
- Shoals has shipped 360 PowerHub systems for the initial phase, with deliveries and commissioning underway.
- The collaboration has expanded to support multiple additional project sites across the U.S.
The big picture
The deployment of a 1.1 GW battery system for a hyperscale data center underscores the accelerating demand for scalable power infrastructure in the AI sector. Shoals' ability to manufacture at scale in the U.S. positions it as a key player in the energy transition, particularly as data centers increasingly require grid-safe power solutions. The strategic partnership with ON.energy highlights the growing need for integrated power architectures in mission-critical applications.
What we're watching
- Manufacturing Scale
- Whether Shoals can sustain rapid U.S. manufacturing to meet growing demand for AI data center infrastructure.
- Project Execution
- The pace at which Shoals and ON.energy can deploy additional grid-connected battery projects.
- Market Expansion
- How the collaboration will impact the broader adoption of grid-safe power systems for AI data centers.
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