As data centre expansion accelerates to meet the demands of AI, cryptocurrencies, and cloud services, Allegro Energy has announced the applicability of its long duration energy storage (LDES) technology in enabling scalable, sustainable energy solutions for modern data centres.
With data centres operating on consistent, high-load profiles, they are uniquely positioned to benefit from a clean power strategy that combines renewable generation with long duration energy storage. Allegro Energy’s battery systems are proposed to overcome the prohibitive cost, scalability and sustainability challenges associated with traditional lithium-ion or vanadium-based systems.
- Modularity & Scalability: Allegro’s LDES systems are designed to grow in parallel with a data centre’s needs. This allows incremental investment and deployment, a model that is ideal for both hyper-scale facilities and edge data centres.
- Renewable Compatibility: The system pairs seamlessly with solar and wind energy, helping data centres navigate grid volatility and peak pricing while advancing toward net-zero carbon targets.
- Climate-Friendly Storage Chemistry: Unlike conventional technologies, Allegro’s water based electrolyte is not resources constrained, offering a low-impact alternative that can be safely deployed at scale.
- Consistent Load Advantage: Data centres’ constant, 24/7 demand profiles make them ideal candidates for firming intermittent renewables with a storage option that delivers dependable performance without excessive cycling costs.
“The exponential growth of generative AI, cloud computing, and digital services has made energy a critical chokepoint in data infrastructure,” said Dr. Thomas Nann, CEO of Allegro Energy. “We believe the future of high-performance computing does not need to come at the cost of the planet. With our technology, data centres can be powered entirely by renewables, supported by reliable, cost-effective long-duration storage.”
Allegro Energy’s proprietary, locally manufactured microemulsion electrolyte technology has been widely recognised as a critical advancement in long-duration energy storage. This design eliminates the need for scarce or rare metals, dramatically reducing fire risk, and allowing for extended storage durations at a significantly lower cost.
