Aquaria Opens 2027 Pilot for Hydrogrid, a Modular On-Site Water Supply for Data Centers
Aquaria Technologies opened applications for a 2027 pilot of Hydrogrid, a modular atmospheric water-generation system designed to provide data centers with on-site water without drawing from municipal supplies or aquifers. The company is also proposing community water programs for areas hosting data centers, as developers face growing scrutiny over water use.
Austin-based Aquaria Technologies has opened applications for a 2027 pilot of Hydrogrid, a containerized atmospheric water-generation system intended for data centers. Each unit can produce up to 5,300 gallons per day, while a 50-unit installation could generate as much as 265,000 gallons daily on less than four acres. The first units are expected to ship in the third quarter of 2027.
Aquaria CEO and co-founder Brian Sheng said the system is intended to reduce water-related approval and scheduling risks for data center developers. The company also plans to offer smaller Hydropack generators for homes and public facilities near data center campuses, positioning the program as a way for developers to address community concerns about water availability and neutrality.