CoreWeave has announced a strategic partnership with Bloom Energy to power its new data center in Chirisa Technology Parks' Volo, Illinois facility. The collaboration aims to utilize Bloom Energy's solid oxide fuel cells to generate on-site electricity, enhancing sustainability and resilience with the implementation of microgrids for backup power.

As the demand for data center capacity surges, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based services, the industry seeks cleaner and more reliable power solutions. A recent Goldman Sachs report forecasts the construction of at least 47 GW of new data centers by 2030, necessitating both primary and backup power sources.

The Volo data center, owned by Chirisa Technology Parks and operated by CoreWeave, spans 160,000 square feet and boasts a 14 MW power supply with advanced cooling systems. Bloom Energy's fuel cells are expected to be commissioned by Q3 2025, providing a robust, low-carbon energy solution.

David Kelly and Meghan Davis have recently joined Chirisa to lead its expansion in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. Kelly, Managing Director, US Real Estate, and Davis, Director of Design, Development, and Delivery USA, bring extensive experience in large-scale real estate and construction projects.

Aman Joshi, Bloom Energy's Chief Commercial Officer, remarked, "This validation from CoreWeave, a leader in AI, is a testament to our leading-edge technology and its importance to AI."

As data centers continue to grow, the integration of fuel cells and microgrids offers a promising solution to meet the rising energy demands while supporting sustainability goals.

Source: datacenterfrontier.com