Eos Energy and Turbine-X Forge Partnership to Power AI Data Centers with Hybrid Gas and Battery Systems
April 17, 2026
As the artificial intelligence boom places unprecedented demands on the U.S. power grid, energy infrastructure has become a critical bottleneck for data center expansion. In response, two specialized energy firms have joined forces to offer a private, accelerated power solution tailored for the high-density needs of AI campuses.
Eos Energy Enterprises, a manufacturer of zinc-based battery energy storage systems (BESS), has entered a strategic partnership with Turbine-X Energy, a provider of behind-the-meter gas-fired power generation. The companies signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to co-develop and deploy integrated power infrastructure specifically for the AI data center market across the United States.
The agreement outlines a pipeline for deploying up to 2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of Eos's long-duration zinc battery storage systems over the next 36 months, with initial project deployments expected to begin in 2027. These storage systems will be paired with Turbine-X's simple-cycle natural gas turbines, which utilize Baker Hughes NovaLT units with capacities ranging from 5.5 to 17.5 megawatts. The combined solution is designed to be a fully dispatchable, engineered power plant operating entirely behind-the-meter, aiming to bypass grid constraints and accelerate power availability for new data center facilities.
"Our customers need power delivered on accelerated timelines," said Michael Warneboldt, CEO of the X-Group of companies. "By integrating our generation capabilities with Eos storage, we can deliver a fully dispatchable, engineered solution that meets the scale and reliability requirements of hyperscale infrastructure."
Eos executives emphasized the strategic nature of the deal. "Power is now on the critical path," stated Justin Vagnozzi, Eos SVP of Technical Sales & Commercial Operations. "This partnership establishes a new model for private power infrastructure, purpose-built for AI." He highlighted that Eos's Indensity architecture delivers high energy density and fast response, while Turbine-X brings proven execution in gas-fired generation. For Eos, based in Edison, New Jersey, this partnership represents the largest deployment to date for its flagship Znyth battery system, which is designed for 4 to 16 hours of duration and boasts a 25-year lifespan.
The partnership signals a growing trend in the data center industry toward hybrid, off-grid power solutions as developers seek to overcome interconnection delays and local grid limitations. By combining flexible natural gas generation with long-duration zinc battery storage, the alliance aims to provide a reliable and rapidly deployable power source for the next wave of AI-driven data center construction, potentially setting a template for future private infrastructure projects.
Source: datacenterdynamics
