Overview
As artificial intelligence and machine learning revolutionize industries, data centers are consuming unprecedented amounts of power. Crusoe needed a scalable, efficient, and responsive energy solution to support their growing AI operations while helping with sustainability efforts.
GE Vernova is providing 29 LM2500XPRESS aeroderivative (aero) gas turbines, a power generation technology known for rapid deployment, high efficiency, and flexibility. The turbines can be installed in as little as two weeks, making the technology suitable for providing backup power to help meet fast-growing energy needs. The high efficiency of these units offer a highly effective solution for power-intensive applications. In addition, their fuel-flexible design allows for future integration with hydrogen blends, supporting long-term decarbonization efforts. Their 5-minute start capability helps ensure that power is readily available to meet the fluctuating energy demands of AI-driven operations.
In a historic deal, GE Vernova is delivering 29 LM2500XPRESS aeroderivative (aero) gas turbine packages capable of providing nearly 1GW combined power to Crusoe’s data centers.
Providing fast, reliable, more sustainable power, the LM2500XPRESS is the right solution to power Crusoe’s energy-intensive data centers.
The aero units will be equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology for lowered emissions.
From aeros and our industry-leading HA heavy-duty gas turbines to small modular reactors, GE Vernova offers a full suite of power generation options to meet today’s and tomorrow’s data center energy needs.
Outcomes
AI's exponential growth demands rapidly deployable power solutions. Crusoe’s capabilities as an energy-first digital infrastructure builder have positioned us well to take the issue of power into our own hands by rapidly building and operating power plants alongside AI datacenters. With their flexible and efficient technology, GE Vernova power generation equipment was an ideal choice to enable power plant strategies across Crusoe’s growing datacenter development portfolio. We're building AI factories at record speed, and GE Vernova’s technology is a key enabler, significantly accelerating the path to energization for our customers and partners.
Cully Cavness
President, COO and founder of Crusoe
The LM2500XPRESS units are 95% factory-assembled for fast, easy installation. Each 35 MW dual-fuel package includes an LM2500 aeroderivative gas turbine, gas compressor, and emissions control system, and can start independently of the grid. With high power density, reliability, and availability, these units reduce real estate, switchgear, transformer needs, and overall site footprint compared to other technologies.
These aero units provide the flexibility and reliability of modern, efficient jet engines used by airlines around the world thousands of times per day. Just like the throttle of an airplane, these units can ramp up and down rapidly. The already low emissions from these units are further reduced by SCR technology. This technology removes emissions through a catalytic converter transforming nitrogen oxides into water vapor and nitrogen, producing 90% lower emissions than traditional gas or diesel-powered reciprocating engines with little to no methane slip.
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