Second-life EV batteries approved for data center microgrid expansion
Why it matters: This project showcases a scalable, sustainable model for data centers using recycled EV batteries and diverse energy storage.
- Crusoe and Redwood Energy are expanding their specialized data center project at Redwood's battery recycling campus in Sparks, Nevada.
- Crusoe will add 20 new modular data centers, likely equipped with NVIDIA GPUs for AI, to the existing four, increasing power demand to 20 MW.
- The project utilizes second-life EV batteries, demonstrating a circular economy approach to energy storage for data centers.
- Crusoe also secured a significant 12 GWh deal with Form Energy for iron-air energy storage, indicating a diverse strategy for its computing infrastructure build-out.
Crusoe and Redwood Energy are significantly expanding their data center microgrid in Sparks, Nevada, integrating 20 new modular data centers powered by second-life EV batteries. This expansion, bringing the total to 24 units and 20 MW of power, highlights Crusoe's multi-pronged strategy for sustainable computing, including a massive deal with Form Energy for iron-air energy storage.
