2G Energy, the German maker of gas engine power plants, has received a 275 MW order from Energy Vault for AI and data center projects in the US, including hyperscaler sites. Deliveries run from the fourth quarter of 2027 through the third quarter of 2028. The value wasn’t disclosed. Power that doesn’t wait for the grid The reason for the deal is simple. Data centers need power now, and grid connections in many US regions take years.