ECP (Energy Capital Partners)’s Post

⚡ EPSA member company ECP (Energy Capital Partners) is poised to support a $50 billion investment in the U.S. power grid. "In order for the U.S. to maintain its advantage in #AI, we will need massive new investments in power infrastructure on an accelerated basis that are capable of addressing concerns related to electricity prices and carbon emissions,” said Douglas Kimmelman, Founder and Senior Partner, ECP. Competitive wholesale power markets encourage private capital deployment and #energy innovation at the lowest cost while appropriately shifting investment risk to resource developers and operators, not consumers. Competitive power suppliers in EPSA's membership are ready to meet the moment and identify innovative approaches to deliver a reliable, cost-effective, and rapid buildout of the resources needed to feed rising demand for #electricity. Read more on how to power growing demand here: https://lnkd.in/ecBAQJvS #energypolicy #energyexpansion #powermarkets #powergeneration

KKR, a global investment firm, and Energy Capital Partners (ECP), announced a $50 billion investment with the aim of accelerating the development of data center and power generation and transmission infrastructure driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. #datacenters #privateequity

A $50 billion partnership between KKR and ECP (Energy Capital Partners) to build large-scale #datacenter and boost power generation to support rising demands for #AI and cloud services. A clear path for new alliances and business models looking to deliver scalable, eco-friendly data solutions using #microgrids to balance energy needs with carbon reduction while build the new energy landscape #SustainableGrowth #AI #CloudComputing #GreenEnergy #DigitalTransformation

A new $50 billion partnership between KKR and ECP (Energy Capital Partners) has plans to build large-scale data centre campuses and boost power generation to support the rapid global expansion of hyperscalers and address rising demands for AI model training and cloud services. ECP’s deep expertise in clean energy and KKR’s strong infrastructure footprint create a powerhouse for sustainable digital transformation. Together, they aim to deliver scalable, eco-friendly data solutions that balance energy needs with carbon reduction. Read more about this partnership in DatacenterDynamics: https://buff.ly/4hzeyTf #DataCentres #InfrastructureInvestment #SustainableGrowth #AI #CloudComputing #GreenEnergy #DigitalTransformation

One Grid Operation, owned by two of Norway’s distribution system operators, Tensio AS and Linea AS, selected #GridOS®️ by GE Vernova to #Orchestrate the #grid and to help deliver electricity more securely, reliably, and sustainably to customers. The deployment is based on an hybrid cloud strategy, with #ADMS deployed on-premise and other apps like GridOS®️#DERMS running in the cloud. The hybrid approach allows to keep on-premise the operation critical - latency sensitive - applications and to harvest the benefits of the cloud - like elasticity, flexibility, cost reduction, security - at the same time. This helps One Grid Operation to meet energy demands with greater speed and agility by unlocking data, increasing visibility, and accelerating decision-making. GE Vernova's Grid Software is proud to help Norway to make a significant step forward in Norway’s journey toward a more agile and sustainable energy landscape! Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dj7t_rq8

📢 Major Development in U.S. Data Center and Power Infrastructure KKR and ECP (Energy Capital Partners) have formed a groundbreaking $50 billion partnership to advance data center and power infrastructure across the U.S. This initiative is set to tackle increasing demand for scalable, energy-efficient data centers by investing in renewable power solutions and infrastructure. As data and power needs continue to grow with the rise of AI and cloud technologies, this alliance promises to drive transformative change in the industry.

Great report on European data centre energy power from McKinsey - some of the big figures: >3x: How much European data centre power consumption is expected to increase by in the next decade 3-5 years: How long it can take to supply data centres with energy in established data centre markets 15-20%: The contribution of data centres to all net new power add in Europe through to 2030 https://lnkd.in/dDrbt3JD We look forward to picking up the dialogue with grid operators and policy makers on how to meet these challenges at the Datacloud Energy & ESG Summit in Brussels, 5-6 March https://lnkd.in/dCi8-vrW

Last week, at the beginning of #ClimateWeekNYC and the #WorldEconomicForum, GiantLeap Capital [GLC] hosted a conversation between Sharif Metwalli the CFO of Vantage Data Centers--our most recent investment company--and Rick Needham a GLC Advisor and the CCO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems to discuss the surge in energy demand at data centers as driven by AI and cloud computing. Data Centers worldwide currently consume 1-2% of the power but that figure is expected to increase to 10% or more by 2030. 75-100% of that short term demand will likely need to rely on natural gas; so what is the role that new energy sources like fusion can play? We were lucky to host such a great room of people at Moss; thanks to everyone who joined and cohosted! Silver Lake, DigitalBridge, Arkview Capital, Altmore Capital, Tensile Capital Management

🌟 Unveiling Aurora on PLEXOS® Cloud: the next generation of energy modeling 🌟 In today’s dynamic energy landscape, staying competitive means using solutions that can keep up with your needs. Aurora on PLEXOS Cloud does just that, combining Aurora’s powerful modeling capabilities with the scalability and convenience of PLEXOS Cloud. Whether you're planning infrastructure, integrating renewables, or conducting market analysis, this platform simplifies workflows, ensures data consistency, and empowers energy professionals to make faster, smarter decisions. 💡 Key Features Include: - Seamless Integration: Switch effortlessly between Aurora and other solutions within the Energy Exemplar platform. - Unmatched Scalability: Handle even the most complex simulations with dynamic resource allocation. - Secure Data Management: Protect your critical data while streamlining access and collaboration. - Advanced Analytics: Model diverse energy futures and uncover transformative insights. Aurora on PLEXOS Cloud isn’t just a tool—it’s a transformative platform designed to help you innovate and thrive in a fast-changing industry. 🔗 Ready to learn more? Let’s take energy modeling to the next level: https://bit.ly/4ftQ3o6 #EnergyInnovation #EnergyModeling #CloudComputing #RenewableEnergy #EnergyInsights #EnergyExemplar #PLEXOS #Aurora

KKR signs $50bn partnership with ECP for data center and power development The partnership will focus on accelerating data center, power generation, and transmission infrastructure development Summary: KKR has partnered with Energy Capital Partners (ECP) in a $50 billion initiative to develop data center, power generation, and transmission infrastructure, focusing on expanding AI and cloud computing support. This alliance leverages KKR’s 100+ data centers and ECP’s clean energy expertise, including an 8GW data center pipeline and 100GW in power assets. Together, they aim to meet AI demands by creating robust infrastructure for hyperscalers across regions, addressing energy efficiency and carbon reduction. KKR will utilize its infrastructure and real estate strategies, while ECP will draw on its clean energy capital pools. This venture aligns with recent moves in the AI infrastructure market, such as BlackRock’s $30 billion fund, supported by Microsoft and Nvidia, signaling rapid investment growth in this space. #KKR #ECP #DataCenters #AIInfrastructure #CleanEnergy #CloudComputing #PowerGeneration #Hyperscalers #SustainableGrowth