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New Battery Storage System to Enhance Data Center Reliability

10/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

Aligned Data Centers and Calibrant Energy will deploy a 31-MW/62-MWh battery storage system at a Pacific Northwest data center, operational in 2026.
The project aims to accelerate the data center’s launch by avoiding upgrades.
The system uses domestic manufacturing with all key components sourced from U.S. suppliers.
Aligned Chief Executive Andrew Schaap says the storage system turns the facility’s load into a grid asset, boosting reliability without raising rates.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, the U.S. Energy Storage Association reported a 100% increase in energy storage capacity, reaching 1.5 GW, reflecting a growing trend in battery technology. Aligned Data Centers' plan to deploy a 31-MW battery system using U.S. suppliers highlights a shift towards domestic manufacturing, enhancing grid reliability and supporting sustainable infrastructure development in the Pacific Northwest, crucial for energy independence.

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Story summary

Aligned Data Centers and Calibrant Energy will deploy a 31-MW/62-MWh battery storage system at a Pacific Northwest data center, operational in 2026.
The project aims to accelerate the data center’s launch by avoiding upgrades.
The system uses domestic manufacturing with all key components sourced from U.S. suppliers.
Aligned Chief Executive Andrew Schaap says the storage system turns the facility’s load into a grid asset, boosting reliability without raising rates.

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