INNIO Group has announced a contract with Kraftwerke Mainz-Wiesbaden (KMW) to deliver a 54 megawatt (MW) peaking power plant comprised of 12 modular energy systems. According to INNIO, the plant will support grid stability and supply backup power for the Green Rocks data center under development by KMW and Green Mountain, a Norway-based data center operator.

INNIO reports that its modular energy systems will provide decentralized backup to the data center in the event of a grid outage. The plant is scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2027. INNIO notes that a portion of the power plant’s capacity is allocated for the Green Rocks data center.

INNIO states that its systems can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 95 percent compared to traditional diesel generators. The output is designed for flexible adjustment to match specific site power requirements, and the systems are described as “ready for hydrogen” (H2).

KMW board member Oliver Malerius is quoted in the announcement: “The partnership between INNIO and KMW is a strategic milestone for energy supply in Mainz. It combines efficiency with future viability and is designed to support the operation of our data center even in the event of a blackout,”

INNIO’s managing director Sales Data Center, Thomas Seeber, adds technical and operational context: “With our innovative energy solutions, we secure the power supply for critical infrastructure and data centers, enabling dynamic AI development not only in the US, but also right here in the heart of Europe,”

The company’s press release highlights INNIO’s Jenbacher and Waukesha product lines and notes application areas including data center power infrastructure and distributed power generation.

Source: INNIO Group