Veolia to operate 350MW microgrid for AI data centre in central Ohio

July 31, 2026

Announced 30 July, the news comes one day after independent power producer (IPP) Eolian began construction on the Flint Grid battery storage project in Licking County (New Albany is primarily located in Franklin County, with a small portion extending into Licking County)—a 200MW/1.06GWh facility located next to New Albany data centre and industrial loads. Image: Pexels/Chris F

Environmental services company Veolia has been selected to operate and maintain a 350MW microgrid to power an AI data centre campus in New Albany, Ohio, US, which includes a 430MWh BESS.

The microgrid is expected to support 35-40 full-time jobs and adds to growing evidence that the region is becoming a hub for AI-driven energy infrastructure investment.

Announced 30 July, the news comes one day after independent power producer (IPP) Eolian began construction on the Flint Grid battery storage project in Licking County (New Albany is primarily located in Franklin County, with a small portion extending into Licking County)—a 200MW/1.06GWh facility located next to New Albany data centre and industrial loads.