Wärtsilä has secured a major contract to supply 282MW of flexible engine power for a new data center project in Ohio, addressing the growing need for fast and reliable electricity solutions in the digital infrastructure space.
”Our modular engine design enables efficient construction and integration, allowing customers quick access to power. Quick access to power combined with high reliability, fuel efficiency and exceptional heat resilience” comments Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Wärtsilä Energy Americas.
The Finnish technology group will deliver 15 Wärtsilä 18V50SG natural gas engines, forming an onsite power plant that will operate independently of the grid. The facility is specifically designed to meet the high energy demands of the data center, while also offering resilience and efficiency.
The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2025. The Wärtsilä equipment will be delivered in phases, starting late 2026 and continuing into 2027. With this project, Wärtsilä will exceed 6,000MW of total delivered capacity in the United States.
”Off-grid energy solutions, such as Wärtsilä engines, are not only seen as being attractive, but also as an essential answer to meeting power needs,” says Anders Lindberg, President of Wärtsilä Energy, and Executive Vice President at Wärtsilä.
