Redwood Materials Targets AI Data Centers with Energy Storage Launch

Redwood Materials debuts energy storage unit using retired EV batteries, starting with AI data centers.
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Redwood Materials Targets AI Data Centers with Energy Storage Launch
Redwood Materials energy storage business powers AI data centers Retired EV batteries are getting a second life, and Redwood Materials is leading the charge. The company, founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, has officially launched its energy storage division— Redwood Energy —with a powerful mission: to use repurposed electric vehicle batteries to fuel the next generation of AI infrastructure. Announced at its Sparks, Nevada facility, this move directly answers growing questions about how AI data centers can be powered sustainably. With the focus keyword “Redwood Materials energy storage” , this breakthrough project is already gaining attention thanks to its collaboration with Crusoe, a company building modular data centers run entirely on renewable energy. Image Credits:Kirsten Korosec This isn’t just a sustainability play—it’s a business model designed for scale. Redwood Materials has been quietly collecting thousands of battery packs across North America. Rather than sending them str…