Cummins to supply battery energy storage systems for large U.S. data center project
Cummins has been selected to supply battery energy storage systems for a large U.S. data center project, marking its largest BESS deployment to date.
- 5 MWh
- 100+ years
What Happened
Cummins Inc. announced that its Power Generation business has been selected to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) for a large U.S. data center project. The systems will meet utility-defined requirements for managing AI-driven load fluctuations, mitigating load oscillations and improving ride-through performance. Cummins said the project would be its largest BESS deployment to date, reflecting its growing role in the North American data center market.
“This project is an important achievement for Cummins and reflects the confidence customers place in our ability to deliver innovative energy solutions at scale. As demand for data center capacity continues to grow, Cummins is well positioned to support customers with a broad portfolio of power solutions, from diesel standby and natural gas prime power to BESS and integrated microgrid solutions.”
Cummins launched its BESS solutions.
Cummins selected for a large U.S. data center project, its largest BESS deployment to date.
- Designed specifically for hyperscale workloads
- Flexible DC block architecture compatible with multiple PCS and EMS ecosystems
- Bridge-to-grid ready, integrates with diesel and natural gas generators
- 5MWh nominal capacity with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry
- Liquid cooling thermal management
- Compliant with UL 9540A, UL 9540, UL 1973, NFPA 855, NFPA 68, IEEE 1547 and UL 1741 SA/SB
For data center developers, BESS is emerging as a strategic power enabler. As grid constraints intensify, interconnection queues grow longer and energy costs increase, BESS can help accelerate deployment timelines, enhance resilience and optimize available power capacity. Cummins said its BESS solution can be deployed as a bridge-to-grid solution, integrated with backup power systems or incorporated into a broader microgrid architecture, helping smooth rapid fluctuations in AI-driven power demand.
Why this matters
Battery energy storage helps data centers manage sharp, AI-driven swings in electricity demand and keep power quality stable at the grid connection. This deal is a milestone for Cummins, which is positioning BESS as a bridge between backup generators and long-term grid resilience. Data center developers facing slow grid connections and rising energy costs may use storage to bring capacity online faster.
Terms in This Story
- BESS
- Battery energy storage system; a technology that stores electricity and releases it when needed to stabilize power supply.
- LFP
- Lithium iron phosphate, a type of battery chemistry known for safety and long life.
- Ride-through
- The ability of a system to keep operating through brief power disturbances or interruptions.
- Bridge-to-grid
- A temporary power solution that supplies electricity until a permanent grid connection is ready.
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