U Power (NASDAQ: UCAR) targets 100MW Thai data center energy project
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U Power Limited has entered the data center energy sector through a new joint venture and project agreement in Southeast Asia. On April 23, 2026, it signed a joint venture agreement with Guofu Hydrogen Energy and Cloud Digital Chain to create Hydro Data Limited, a U Power-controlled entity formed in Hong Kong on May 20, 2026.
On May 26, 2026, Hydro Data Limited agreed with CEWA Group and Guofu Hydrogen Energy to deliver an integrated energy solution for a 100MW intelligence data center project in Rayong, Thailand. The plan starts with a 3MW pilot by the end of 2026 to test technology and economics before scaling. U Power aims to use this project to expand into comprehensive energy solutions for regional data centers and sees potential recurring revenue from system design, equipment, installation, operations, fuel supply, and energy management in Thailand’s growing data center market.
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U Power moves into Southeast Asian data center energy via a new joint venture and 100MW project framework.
U Power is positioning itself in the data center energy value chain by forming Hydro Data Limited and securing a role as comprehensive energy solution provider for a 100MW intelligence data center project in Rayong, Thailand.
The structure relies on a phased rollout, beginning with a 3MW pilot by the end of 2026 to validate both technology and economics before any scale-up. Partners CEWA Group and Guofu Hydrogen Energy provide regional infrastructure and hydrogen systems, which could be important for execution.
The company highlights Thailand’s data center growth, grid constraints, and potential recurring revenue from system design, equipment, installation, operations, fuel, and energy management. Actual financial impact will depend on successful pilot completion and follow-on deployments under the contemplated 100MW framework.