T5 Data Centers Proposes Fuel Cell Data Center in Chantilly, Virginia
T5 Data Centers plans to establish a 312,000-square-foot facility in Chantilly, utilizing fuel cell technology for electricity. This project represents Fairfax County's first use of on-site fuel cells for energy generation, potentially influencing future data center developments in the region.
T5 Data Centers has proposed a 312,000-square-foot data center in Chantilly, Virginia, which would primarily utilize fuel cells for electricity generation. The facility would be situated on a 19-acre site at the intersection of Stonecroft Boulevard and Lee Road and aims to operate within the current zoning of the I-3, Light Intensity Industrial District.
The proposal includes plans for additional power from the grid during peak times and diesel generators as a backup. Notably, fuel cells convert natural gas into electricity without combustion, resulting in lower emissions and noise levels. This initiative could set a precedent for future data centers in Fairfax County, as it seeks to address energy needs sustainably.
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