NEWS9 Special Assignment: Form to ship iron-air batteries to AI data centers in 2027

NEWS9 Special Assignment: Form to ship iron-air batteries to AI data centers in 2027

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Publish Date: 2026-05-18 17:52:00

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• Weirton, West Virginia, is preparing to become a hub for producing iron-air batteries for artificial intelligence data centers with Form Energy’s partnership with Crusoe.
• Starting in 2027, the Weirton facility will supply 12 gigawatt hours of energy to AI data centers, presenting a significant economic opportunity for the Northern Panhandle.
• Form Energy is unique in its production of these batteries, positioned for large-scale power needs rather than consumer devices.
• Local leaders and officials, including Weirton City Manager Mike Adams, highlight job creation and a shift in the city’s industrial identity from steel to battery manufacturing.
• Governor Patrick Morrisey envisions West Virginia as a leading energy state by 2050, with Form Energy’s expansion potentially contributing significantly towards this goal.