Wheeler Machinery Co., Joule Capital Partners, and Caterpillar Inc. established a partnership to supply electricity to Joule’s High Performance Compute Data Center Campus in Utah. The goal of next-generation infrastructure startup Joule is to build the biggest campus in Utah and run the most cutting-edge data centers globally.
Delivering several gigawatts of power to Utah
This effort will deliver four gigawatts of total energy to the Intermountain West’s core. The project will provide innovative prime power and integrated combined cooling, heat, and power (CCHP) solutions, which utilize a liquid cooling architecture by design. Next-generation, high-density server systems are powered and cooled by the distributed generation system, which generates energy and collects waste heat using a fleet of Caterpillar’s newest G3520K generator sets and support equipment. 1.1 gigawatt hours of grid-forming battery energy storage and backup power generation powered by various fuel sources are part of the solution. Caterpillar is able to supply the whole generation package ahead of the majority of other generation technologies because of its growing manufacturing footprint in the United States. Meeting the rapidly increasing demand for computing capability requires this speed-to-power advantage.
Beyond the gensets, this completely integrated system offers the Joule data center a comprehensive power solution as well as a competitive edge for Joule’s tenants. It consists of controllers, switchgear, inverters, energy storage options, CCHP, and more. Additionally, Wheeler and Caterpillar will offer maintenance and support for the goods and solutions, guaranteeing that availability and uptime goals are fulfilled.
“This project represents the core of Joule’s mission—to deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-ready compute capacity by pairing world-class data center campuses with reliable, on-demand power,” stated David Gray, President of Joule Capital Partners. “By combining Caterpillar’s advanced energy systems with Wheeler’s local expertise, we can bring gigawatt-scale capacity to market faster and more efficiently than ever, ensuring our tenants have the power and reliability they need to thrive in the next generation of high-performance computing.”
“Caterpillar is uniquely positioned to tackle the growing energy needs of artificial intelligence and the evolving needs of modern infrastructure. This project is a perfect example of how we can deliver rapid, reliable power generation to our customers through integrated energy solutions,” stated Melissa Busen, senior vice president of Electric Power at Caterpillar Inc. “We are proud to work with Joule and Wheeler to help bring this project to life.”
“This strategic alliance between Joule, Caterpillar, and Wheeler brings together world-class engineering, local expertise, and visionary energy design,” stated Bryan Campbell, CEO of Wheeler Machinery Co. “We’re proud to help deliver a resilient solution ready to meet future compute demands and set a new standard for data center infrastructure.”
