US power systems firm Arbor Energy has signed an agreement with energy optimization platform GridMarket to deliver up to 5GW of power to the data center sector, with supply expected to begin in 2029.

The deal will target data center operators and other industrial customers, offering a shorter deployment cycle than other power alternatives. To shorten timelines, Arbor has adopted a modular approach to power generation through its 25MW HALCYON turbine. The turbines are adapted from rocket turbomachinery and can run on fuels ranging from natural gas to biomass-derived syngas.

The turbines are also modular by design and come as a pre-assembled unit, using 3D printing to reduce manufacturing complexity. Systems can be deployed individually or combined into larger installations, depending on demand.

“Power availability is quickly becoming the gating factor for data center and industrial development,” said Nick Davis, CEO of GridMarket. “Our customers are increasingly looking for ways to secure new capacity faster than traditional generation timelines allow. Arbor’s system adds a new option for bringing baseload power online as demand continues to grow.”