As of May 12, 2026, Hitachi and X LABS announced a collaboration to develop dedicated energy parks designed as behind-the-meter power supply hubs with co-located, gigawatt (GW)-scale infrastructure for AI data center off-takers in North America. [1] An energy park is an on-sit power supply hub integrating power with storage facilities, transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure, and energy manage systems. The parks serve as the primary power source while coordinating with the regional power grid, allowing for controllable, large-scale power procurement without needing to wait for grid reinforcement. The two partners aim to provide the full lifecycle of energy parks from design and development to operation and power supply. This is intended to create an environment where data center operators can secure stable power necessary for business expansion without undergoing large upfront capital investments or managing complex energy operations.
