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Eolian and CyrusOne team up to deploy Texas data centre at site of 100MW BESS
Key Takeaway
The co-location of a large data center with an existing grid-scale BESS demonstrates a practical, integrated approach to power supply for energy-intensive loads, optimizing reliability and grid connection in competitive markets like ERCOT.
AI Summary
- •CyrusOne and IPP Eolian are deploying a 200MW data center campus in Fort Worth, Texas.
- •The data center will be strategically located at an existing 100MW grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) site.
- •This co-location strategy offers large power consumers and developers potential benefits including enhanced power reliability, optimized grid integration, and reduced transmission costs by leveraging existing energy infrastructure in the ERCOT market.
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Article Content
Data centre developer CyrusOne and independent power producer (IPP) Eolian have announced the deployment of a 200MW data centre campus at a pre-existing grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) site in Fort Worth, Texas, US.