Phinergy’s Aluminum-Air Generator (AAG) uses metal instead of fossil fuels to produce electricity, operating within a closed-loop supply chain that taps into the existing global aluminum industry. With a fully automated production facility and over 30 patents, the company is prepared to scale quickly if market demand follows.
Designed for high-reliability use cases, the AAG delivers backup power at megawatt scale. It aligns with corporate decarbonization goals while sidestepping the emissions and regulatory issues associated with diesel. Phinergy CEO Emmanuel Levy frames the solution not just as an energy swap: “Rosendin’s strong market presence and deep expertise in mission-critical infrastructure give us a clear path to scale and connect with the right customers. By joining forces, we’re not just replacing diesel—we’re setting a new benchmark for clean, resilient power in the AI era.”
The aluminum-air systems come at a crucial time for the data center industry, which is facing both surging demand and power availability challenges. According to Bill Mazzetti, SVP at Rosendin, “Our clients simply need more power, and without it, development stops dead. This is a reply to the major expansion of data center and large loads, combined with a continuing demand for decarbonized power from owners and jurisdictions. The Phinergy AAG sits in a unique position to meet this need, and we’re thrilled to be their partner in the development and deployment of this solution.”
Rosendin, the country’s largest employee-owned electrical contractor, brings scale and integration experience to the table. With a workforce of over 10,000 and projected 2025 revenue above $5.5 billion, the company has spent years evaluating energy systems that can supplement or replace grid dependency. Its Renewable Energy Group has installed nearly 9 GW of utility-scale projects and offers end-to-end services from battery integration to microgrid deployment.
Together, Rosendin and Phinergy are betting on aluminum as a transitional technology—offering a cleaner, scalable solution without the wait time and infrastructure overhaul associated with hydrogen or advanced battery systems.
