Joule has inked a deal with Caterpillar Inc. and Wheeler Machinery Co. to power its High Performance Compute Data Center Campus in Utah, which it aims to make the largest single campus in the state and among the most advanced data centers in the world. The lofty endeavor will deliver up to four gigawatts of electricity—a figure rarely met in the United States data infrastructure market—to power the burgeoning use of AI and high-density computing. This will put Utah in the race as one of the states gearing to attract data center investment in amongst US States.
Engineered for the Intermountain West’s hub, Joule’s High Performance Compute Data Center Campus in Utah will be among the world’s most advanced data center operations. Power equipment will rely on Caterpillar’s next-generation G3520K generator sets, complemented by combined cooling, heat and power (CCHP) systems and a 1.1 GWh battery energy storage system. This configuration not only offers continuous prime power generation but also captures and recycles waste heat to use as a cooling agent for high-density server arrays—increasing efficiency and sustainability.
The distributed generation solution involves switchgear, inverters, energy storage, and grid-forming standby power that is fueled by different fuels. Joule indicates that the integrated power solution positions it uniquely for reliability and speed-to-market, in part due to Caterpillar’s expanding U.S.-based manufacturing capability.
Building Smarter, Faster: Joule’s Approach to Data Infrastructure
Joule Capital Partners President David Gray emphasized that the venture reflects the company’s business model: “to make AI-capable compute power by integrating world-class campuses and on-demand power.” He went on to say that partnering with Caterpillar and Wheeler enables them to move forward at “gigawatt-scale” faster than traditional approaches allow.
Caterpillar’s Electric Power division expressed that same enthusiasm. “This project is a tremendous example of how we can offer rapid, reliable power generation through integrated energy solutions,” said senior vice president Melissa Busen. Wheeler CEO Bryan Campbell added the alliance “sets a new standard for data center infrastructure.”.
Since computer science, cloud, and enterprise computing are energy-hungry drivers, the Utah mega-campus represents a bold move to expand fast and sustainably.
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Joule Data Center Campus in Utah: Project Factsheet
Project Overview
Location: Utah (Intermountain West)
Scope: Set to be State’s largest single data center campus
Power Capacity: Up to 4 gigawatts
Focus: AI and high-density computing infrastructure
Key Partners
Lead Developer: Joule Capital Partners
Power Solutions: Caterpillar Inc.
Regional Partner: Wheeler Machinery Co.
Technical Specifications
Power Generation
Caterpillar G3520K next-generation generator sets
Distributed generation system with switchgear and inverters
Multi-source fuel capability
Grid-forming backup power
Energy Storage & Efficiency
1.1 GWh battery energy storage solution
Combined cooling, heat and power (CCHP) systems
Waste heat capture and reuse for server cooling
Integrated energy management system
What unique about this project?
Scale: Rare 4 GW capacity in U.S. data infrastructure
Speed: Fast deployment through integrated power solutions
Sustainability: Heat recovery and reuse technology
Reliability: Fully integrated backup and storage systems
Manufacturing: Leverages Caterpillar’s expanding U.S. production
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