AI in Energy: How Data Centers Are Reshaping Electricity Demand
Energy Vault has bought the McMurtre battery storage project in Texas, rated at 175 MW and 350 MWh, near Dallas. The company expects to profit from rising demand from AI data centers in the ERCOT North zone. The project is expected to start operating in December 2027, with average annual revenue estimated at $15–20 million. The asset will become part of a broader energy strategy built around computing infrastructure.
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AI data centers need more and more electricity: Energy Vault has bought a 175 MW battery storage project near Dallas, Texas, showing how demand for computing is reshaping the energy sector.
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