EQT-backed US energy developer Scale has acquired Reload, a US-based provider of powered land for data centers.

“We’re excited to partner with Scale, whose operational expertise combined with access to EQT’s long-term, forward-thinking capital and industrial insight will help us achieve a truly differentiated platform,” said Reload CEO Mike Grunow. “Together, we’re building a fully integrated solution spanning gigawatt-scale campus development and capital-efficient energy center design and operations, ultimately advancing the energy industry’s ability to serve its most critical customers.”

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Reload is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and was founded in 2024. According to its website, its leadership has structured more than 4.1GW of clean energy supply contracts directly with data center operators. It is unclear whether Reload has facilitated any contracts since its inception. DCD has reached out for further information.

“Welcoming Reload’s talented team enhances our ability to provide integrated speed-to-power solutions for data centers,” said Ryan Goodman, CEO of Scale. “Over the past year we’ve been focused on expanding our data center capabilities and advancing major projects for hyperscale customers, and we’re excited to continue building these capabilities.”

Scale, headquartered in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a turnkey developer of on-site microgrids for industrial applications such as data centers. It was acquired by EQT Investments last January for an undisclosed amount.

EQT was represented by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, and Scale was represented by Womble Bond Dickinson LLP. Reload was advised by Expedition Infrastructure Partners and represented by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.