As the demand for stable and reliable power intensifies with rapid data center expansion, Energy Vault has partnered with RackScale Data Centers.
This collaboration aims to address the growing need for dependable energy by utilizing Energy Vault’s cutting-edge hyperscale battery energy storage system, known as the B-Nest, expected to start construction in 2026.
The B-Nest is a notable innovation in energy storage, featuring a multi-story, fixed-frame structure. It can store up to 1.6 gigawatt hours of energy per acre, significantly surpassing traditional systems. This level of energy density ensures that data centers can operate with full power for over 10 hours continuously. The B-Nest also provides flexibility through interruptible utility power contracts, guaranteeing consistent energy delivery even during peak demand periods.
The B-Nest builds upon the intellectual property of Energy Vault’s existing gravity-based storage systems. It utilizes structures similar to those found in the G-VAULT designs. Moreover, the system is controlled by Energy Vault’s proprietary VaultOS Energy Management System, optimizing its functionality. With this technology, Energy Vault and RSDC plan to deploy 2GW/20GWh of infrastructure, allowing for rapid development of data center capacity.
The Energy Vault-RSDC partnership is timely, addressing the anticipated 160% increase in data center power demand by 2030, largely due to the rise of Artificial Intelligence. As interconnection wait times extend beyond five years due to increased demand, the deployment of efficient energy solutions has become critical.
