Joule, an infrastructure company, has formalised the signing of a strategic agreement with Caterpillar and Wheeler Machinery to power its high-performance data centre campus located in Utah. This project aims to establish the state’s largest single campus, with an announced energy capacity of four gigawatts, addressing the rapid growth of high-performance computing needs in the United States.
Capacity and integrated technologies
The initiative includes the delivery of an integrated energy solution combining primary power generation, heat recovery, and by-design liquid cooling. The system, based on Caterpillar’s G3520K generator range, combines distributed generation and 1.1 gigawatt-hour battery energy storage, enabling both power supply and waste heat recovery for high-density server systems. Various fuels will be used to ensure the campus’s energy security, with all equipment supplied from Caterpillar’s US-based facilities.
The speed of deployment of the energy system is presented as a competitive advantage in a context of rising demand for computing capacities, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence. The architecture also includes control, switching and inverter equipment, along with advanced energy storage solutions, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and high availability.
Service and technical support
Wheeler Machinery, as a local partner, will provide technical support and maintenance, ensuring the operational reliability of the campus. The project also foresees the implementation of a complete solution including integrated cooling to meet the specific needs of the latest generation of high-performance computing infrastructures.
David Gray, President of Joule Capital Partners, stated that this project is part of the company’s strategy to offer artificial intelligence-ready infrastructure while relying on the speed and reliability of commissioning. According to Melissa Busen, Senior Vice President Electric Power at Caterpillar, the company can meet the rapid growth in energy demand from the computing sector through a combination of integrated solutions and accelerated delivery capacity.
Bryan Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Wheeler Machinery, pointed to the convergence of advanced engineering and local expertise as a key factor in the success of this partnership, highlighting the robustness of the infrastructure for future computing needs.
