# U Power Hydro Data Joint Venture Secures Thailand Data Center Energy Project 3MW Pilot for Planned 100MW Deployment

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- Published: 2026-05-27T20:00:00+07:00
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BANGKOK, Thailand, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) ("
U Power" or the "Company"), a provider of AI-integrated solutions for next-generation
energy grids and intelligent transportation systems, building on its proprietary
UOTTA^(TM) electric vehicle ("EV") battery-swapping technology, today announced 
that its controlled joint venture, the Hydro Data Limited joint venture (the "Hydro
Data JV"), CEWA Group, the regional infrastructure developer (the "CEWA Group"),
and Jiangsu [Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co., Ltd., the hydrogen systems provider ("Guofu Hydrogen Energy")](https://ir.guofuhee.com/?lang=en),
have entered into an agreement to develop an integrated energy solution for a 100MW
data center ("IDC") project in Rayong, Thailand (the "Agreement"), which project
the Company believes will represent a key milestone in the Company’s expansion into
comprehensive energy solutions for IDCs in Southeast Asia.

The Hydro Data JV agreement with Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co., Ltd.
and Cloud Digital Chain Limited was entered into in April 2026 to establish a U 
Power-controlled joint venture aimed at providing AI-driven energy management solutions
for data centers, initially in Thailand, and with plans for global expansion. The
Company expects to establish a Thailand-based subsidiary by July 31, 2026 and commence
operations of the Hydro Data JV within 90 days thereafter.

**Project Overview**

The project features a phased deployment structure, beginning with a 3MW pilot project
to validate technology and economics and establish a framework for deploying integrated
hydrogen-based and clean energy solutions for large-scale digital infrastructure,
with potential to scale to 100MW.

The Company expects the project to provide its exposure to Thailand’s growing data
center market, driven by digital economy initiatives and grid constraints, while
creating a recurring revenue opportunity across system design, equipment supply,
installation, operations and maintenance, fuel supply, and energy management. 

The Hydro Data JV integrated energy solution is expected to support both primary
and backup power needs, addressing increasing reliability and sustainability requirements
for large-scale data centers. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Hydro Data JV will 
contribute AI-enabled energy management and system integration capabilities, Guofu
Hydrogen Energy will provide power generation equipment and after-sales services,
and the CEWA Group will lead the local infrastructure development.

While the initial 3MW pilot phase is expected to serve as a technical and commercial
validation platform, representing approximately 3% of the total planned capacity,
the successful execution is expected to support broader deployment across the full
project scope.

**Strategic Rationale**

U Power anticipates that the project will:

 ◦ **Expand total addressable market:** Entrance into the energy-intensive data 
   center infrastructure sector, may increase U Power’s exposure to long-term structural
   demand driven by cloud, AI, and digitalization trends.
 ◦ **Leverage core capabilities:** U Power plans to extend AI-driven energy management
   and integrated energy solutions beyond EV applications into high-value, stationary
   energy use cases.
 ◦ **Strengthen geographic presence:** A deeper footprint in Southeast Asia is intended
   by the project, which area the Company believes to be a high-growth region for
   both digital infrastructure and energy transition initiatives.
 ◦ **Build scalable pipeline: **The project is meant to establish a replicable project
   model that can be deployed across additional data center projects in Thailand
   and broader regional markets.
 ◦ **Drive recurring revenue: **The Company expects to generate long-term, contracted
   revenue streams across system design, equipment supply, operations and maintenance,
   fuel supply, and energy management services.
 ◦ **Enhance strategic positioning: **U Power believes the project can serve the
   increasing demand for reliable, low-carbon, and off-grid or hybrid energy solutions
   for mission-critical infrastructure in the region and will support its goal for
   further expansion.

Mr. Jia Li, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of U Power Limited, stated: "This
Agreement marks an important step in executing on our strategy to expand into integrated
energy solutions for digital infrastructure. Southeast Asia is experiencing rapid
data center growth, while grid constraints are driving demand for reliable, flexible,
and low-carbon energy alternatives. We believe our platform is well-positioned to
address this need. We view the 3MW pilot project as a milestone to demonstrate performance
and economics, with a pathway to scale. Through our collaborations with the CEWA
Group and Guofu Hydrogen Energy, we aim to establish a replicable model for data
center energy solutions across Thailand and the broader region. Leveraging our expertise
in the field of electrified transportation, our market growth in Thailand, and the
joint efforts of our collaborating entities, we anticipate that this strategic initiative
will accelerate U Power’s transition to becoming a provider of comprehensive and
diversified smart energy solutions."

**About U Power Limited**

U Power is a provider of comprehensive AI-integrated energy solutions that connect
electric vehicles (EVs) with advanced energy infrastructure, optimizing both mobility
and grid performance. Originally a distributor of various battery-swapping station
models built on its proprietary modular battery-swapping technology UOTTA™, U Power
has evolved into a provider of AI-integrated solutions for energy grids and transportation
systems.

Through investments in next-generation technologies, U Power is endeavoring to build
intelligent ecosystems that integrate resilient AI-driven solutions able to transform
EVs into dynamic energy assets. By incorporating AI algorithms, U Power’s comprehensive
solutions for smart energy grids are designed to support autonomous EV driving, 
optimize energy replenishment efficiency, and seamlessly connect EV assets with 
advanced AI-powered transportation systems, enabling peak and off-peak energy load
balancing.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website: [https://www.upower-limited.com/](https://www.upower-limited.com/).

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