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Wärtsilä supplies 282 MW onsite power plant as data centers bypass the grid queue

As of October 2026: Leading Wärtsilä's US data center power business

Wärtsilä booked a 282 MW order to power a US data center with 15 natural gas engines, set for delivery in 2028 and full operation in 2029. The company is sold out for 2028 and now selling capacity for 2029 and 2030 as AI demand outstrips grid connections.

Updated Oct 8