{
  "id": 1622660,
  "title": "LS Electric secures major deal with Bloom Energy to power US data centers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/ls-electric-secures-major-deal-with-bloom-energy-to-power-us-data-1622660",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T03:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260818/ls-electric-secures-major-deal-with-bloom-energy-to-power-us-data-centers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LS Electric has bolstered its expansion into the rapidly growing U.S. data center market through a significant distribution-equipment contract with Bloom Energy, valued at approximately $34.3 million. The South Korean power equipment manufacturer recently signed the agreement to supply a comprehensive range of distribution systems for a large hyperscale data center under development in Wyoming. This contract covers the delivery of critical components such as low-voltage switchboards, which are set to be shipped from January to June of the following year. The new deal underscores LS Electric's growing success in securing orders by leveraging advanced distribution technology, maintaining high product quality, and consistently meeting tight delivery schedules. The company expressed its intention to further strengthen its partnership with Bloom Energy and expand its footprint in the North American data center market as electricity demand surges alongside the swift growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure. LS Electric currently operates two major production facilities in the United States - LS Electric Utah and the Bastrop campus in Texas - with sales and engineering operations spanning across these locations.",
  "summary": "LS Electric is deepening its push into the booming U.S. data center market with a new distribution-equipment deal with Bloom Energy worth about 48.6 billion won ($34.3 million). The Korean power equipment maker said Tuesday it signed the contract with Bloom Energy to supply a range of distribution systems for a hyperscale data center being developed in Wyoming. The equipment, including…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "LS Electric secures major deal with Bloom Energy to power US data centers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/ls-electric-secures-major-deal-with-bloom-energy-to-power-us-data",
        "published": "2026-08-18T03:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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