American Intelligence & Power Corporation (AIP Corp) has entered a strategic partnership with Caterpillar and Boyd CAT to deliver large-scale dedicated power for hyperscale AI data centers at the Monarch Compute Campus in West Virginia.
The Monarch platform is a multi-phase infrastructure project aimed at meeting the surging energy demands of AI workloads. The initial agreement includes 2GW of fast-response natural gas generator sets from Caterpillar, with deliveries scheduled from September 2026 to August 2027, and power generation expected to begin later this year. The first phase is expected to achieve full 2GW capacity in 2027.
Monarch is designed as a behind-the-meter power solution, providing data center operators with reliable electricity without burdening public grids. AI workloads, known for extreme variability and high-density compute requirements, demand fast-response, stable power, which this platform aims to deliver.
To ensure consistent power quality, Monarch combines natural gas generation with battery energy storage, absorbing rapid load swings while maintaining efficiency.
“This strategic alliance reflects a shared commitment to delivering reliable, scalable and capital-efficient power solutions on an accelerated timeline,” said Daniel J. Shapiro, CEO of American Intelligence & Power Corp.
“Our design is purpose-built for AI data centre operations, combining fast-response natural gas generation with battery energy storage to manage rapid load variability and deliver consistent power quality at scale.”
“By leveraging our existing microgrid designation from the State of West Virginia, we can bring new capacity online quickly while supporting long-term grid reliability and resilience, without increasing rates or adding costs for existing utility customers.”
The initial 2GW deployment is the first phase of a plan targeting up to 8GW of total generation capacity, aligning energy delivery with hyperscale customer buildout timelines.
The platform centers on Caterpillar G3516 fast-response natural gas generators, capable of ramping from zero to full load in approximately seven seconds—critical for fluctuating AI workloads.
“This collaboration reflects Caterpillar and our dealers' continued focus on supporting customers that require primary, continuous-duty power at scale through our broad energy solutions portfolio,” said Melissa Busen, Senior Vice President of Electric Power at Caterpillar.
“Projects like Monarch demonstrate how Caterpillar's natural gas generation platforms are being deployed as core infrastructure for data centres and other power-intensive applications where reliability, speed of deployment and lifecycle performance are critical.”
The generators also incorporate advanced emissions controls, including selective catalytic reduction, to meet ultra-low emissions standards.
Boyd CAT will provide technical expertise and long-term service to support the Monarch deployment.
“Our customers depend on us for reliability, responsiveness and deep technical support, and this project is a powerful example of that commitment,” said Andrew Boyd, President & CEO of Boyd CAT.
“The scale of the Monarch project demands precision and performance, and Boyd CAT is ready to deliver both as AIP Corp brings new generation capacity online.”
The alliance includes phased expansion planning, operations, maintenance, service readiness, and parts support, along with vendor equipment financing through Caterpillar Financial to streamline project execution.
Monarch is fully self-supplied, requiring no additional utility transmission or distribution infrastructure. Onsite generation reduces dependency on constrained regional grids, enabling faster deployment. Advanced monitoring ensures high availability, and the West Virginia microgrid designation ensures grid resilience without increasing customer rates.
This model reflects a broader industry shift toward dedicated generation platforms that align energy delivery with AI and data center development timelines, offering scalable, reliable, and environmentally conscious power solutions.
Originally reported by Aaron McMillan in Construction Digital.
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