E-Power Inc. (NASDAQ: EPOW) has announced a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Kehui International Ltd. to form a new U.S.-based joint venture focused on microgrid solutions tailored to artificial intelligence data centers (AIDC) and other power automation applications. The joint entity — to be named E-Power Grid Inc. USA — aims to accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge microgrid technologies across North America, enhancing power reliability and efficiency for data-intensive facilities that are critical to the AI era. (GlobeNewswire)
Joint Venture Framework and Ownership
Under the terms of the agreement, E-Power — formerly known as Sunrise New Energy Co., Ltd., having rebranded earlier this month to reflect its shift toward AI-focused energy systems — will hold at least 55 % ownership of the new venture, making it the majority shareholder. The company will commit $1.5 million in cash toward initial registration and setup costs to launch the U.S. joint venture.
Kehui International will contribute its proprietary “Synchronous Constant Frequency Microgrid” patents and provide ongoing technical support. These patented technologies are engineered to ensure stable, high-efficiency power delivery in distributed energy systems — a crucial capability for managing the intense, fluctuating loads typical of large-scale AI compute centers. The value of these patents will be determined by a third-party appraisal, and the joint venture will secure exclusive rights to deploy the technology in the United States and Canada.
Market Strategy and Operational Synergies
The partnership blends E-Power’s capital backing and market positioning with Kehui’s advanced microgrid technologies to pursue opportunities in power-dense applications like AI data centers, industrial facilities, and utility automation. The deal also includes a priority procurement clause, ensuring that the venture will utilize Kehui’s high-quality power equipment whenever it meets competitive standards — an arrangement designed to streamline supply chain execution and maintain product consistency.
To support long-term innovation and commercialization, the MOU sets performance-based milestones for the joint venture, including a $3 million cumulative sales target within the first three years — a condition tied to continued patent rights under the venture’s structure. Both companies have agreed to form a joint task force within 30 days to finalize business registration, patent appraisals, and capital contributions.
Why It Matters for AI Infrastructure and Energy Markets
AI data centers — which power large language models, machine learning workflows, and high-performance computing — demand robust, resilient power systems capable of handling both high baseloads and rapid load variability. Traditional grid infrastructure can struggle to meet these needs without costly upgrades or supplemental systems. Microgrids, with their ability to integrate on-site generation, energy storage, and intelligent control systems, offer a solution that improves reliability, reduces downtime, and enhances overall power efficiency in critical facilities. This becomes particularly important as AI workloads expand and compute infrastructure scales.
By establishing a dedicated microgrid joint venture, E-Power and Kehui are positioning themselves to capitalize on the anticipated growth in localized power systems for high-performance computing environments, including next-generation AI data centers and related mission-critical facilities. The exclusive North American rights to Kehui’s patented technology give the joint venture a potential competitive edge as companies and hyperscale data center operators increasingly seek reliable, flexible, and autonomous power solutions.
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