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Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about LG Energy Solution data center developments across 3 states, including MI, OH, TX.

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News ClipBusinesskorea·Encinal, La Salle County, TX

Texas Gas Plant Creates ESS Opportunity for Korean Battery Makers

The expansion of AI data centers in the United States is significantly increasing power demand, leading to a new supply model combining gas generation with energy storage systems. A major 6.3 GW gas-fired power plant is being constructed in Encinal, Texas, to support 5 GW of nearby data centers. This trend is creating substantial market opportunities for South Korean battery makers and power equipment companies with US production bases.

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xAI

9/28/2026

News ClipCNBC·MI

GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers' century-old rivalry$

General Motors and Ford are diversifying their businesses by entering the energy storage system (ESS) market, a move driven partly by the growing energy demands of data centers. Both automakers are converting existing EV battery factories and partnering with other firms to develop and produce ESS technologies. They are also seeking U.S. military contracts for vehicle production.

electricity government

9/5/2026

News ClipJefferson City News Tribune·MI

Automakers enter energy storage business as data centers face backlash

U.S. consumers are increasingly opposing data center developments due to environmental concerns, energy costs, and limited job creation, particularly in Michigan. This backlash raises questions for automakers like Ford and General Motors, who are entering the stationary battery energy storage business, a key supplier to data centers. Tesla, through its Megapacks, is already a significant player in this sector, supplying companies like SpaceX and Meta.

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SpaceX Meta

8/30/2026

News ClipMITechNews·Lansing, Ingham County, MI

Michigan Built For The EV Boom. Now AI Data Centers Could Become The Bigger Prize

Michigan's significant investments in electric vehicle (EV) battery production are now finding a new, critical market in powering artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. LG Energy Solution's new Lansing plant, originally for EVs, has diversified to produce stationary energy storage solutions for the grid and data centers. This strategic shift is being driven by slowing EV growth and the immense, reliable electricity demands of the burgeoning AI industry, creating a second economic opportunity for the state.

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8/20/2026

News ClipThe Columbus Dispatch·Jeffersonville, Fayette County, OH

Fayette County battery plant denies report ramp-up is for data centers

L-H Battery, a joint venture in Fayette County, Ohio, has begun mass producing battery cells for energy storage systems, rather than solely for Honda electric vehicles as originally intended. While a Japanese publication reported the cells were for AI data centers, L-H Battery denies this, stating they have multiple uses. The article highlights Ohio's numerous data centers and the potential for on-site battery storage to alleviate grid pressure from such large energy consumers.

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7/6/2026

News ClipCNBC·Detroit, Wayne County, MI

GM eyes new battery chemistry to grow AI data center, energy storage business$

General Motors is expanding its energy storage and battery technology efforts, including next-generation sodium-ion batteries and vehicle-to-grid capabilities, to support the growing demand from AI data centers and combat rising energy costs. The company is partnering with Peak Energy for sodium-ion development and continuing work with Redwood Materials and LG Energy Solution on other battery solutions.

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6/9/2026

News ClipThe Korea Times·Saline, Oscoda County, MI

LG Energy Solution secures $1.8 bil. ESS deal with DTE Energy

LG Energy Solution Vertech has secured a $1.8 billion deal with DTE Energy to supply battery energy storage systems across Michigan, totaling 6 gigawatt-hours of capacity. These systems will enhance grid reliability and support clean energy, including the growing electricity demand from data centers like the Oracle-OpenAI facility in Saline Township. The project aims to meet Michigan's clean energy goals and create local jobs.

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Oracle OpenAI

5/28/2026

News ClipCrain's Detroit Business·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

DTE seals $1.6B deal to buy batteries from West Michigan plant amid data center push

DTE Energy has secured a $1.6 billion deal to purchase batteries from LG Energy Solution. These batteries are intended to support a data center project in Saline Township, Michigan, as well as eight other battery energy storage systems throughout the state.

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5/27/2026