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Deal Overview Crusoe will purchase 12 gigawatt‑hours of Form Energy's 100‑hour iron‑air batteries. Delivery is scheduled for 2027, providing Crusoe with multi‑day backup capability. The agreement follows Form Energy's recent 30 GWh contract for Google in Minnesota, valued at roughly $1 billion. Redwood Materials will supply an additional 8 megawatts of power using repurposed EV batteries, augmenting Crusoe's existing 12 MW, 63 MWh microgrid installation. Financial and Market Implications Assuming a similar price per gigawatt‑hour as the Google deal (~$33 million/GWh), Crusoe's 12 GWh purchase could generate roughly $400 million in revenue for Form Energy, qualifying as “hundreds of millions” for the company. Form Energy is currently raising a $500 million funding round; the Crusoe contract adds tangible traction, supporting valuation uplift. Form has raised $1.4 billion to date, positioning it to scale production from its West Virginia factory. For Crusoe, the combined storage capacity (≈12 GWh + 63 MWh) reduces reliance on grid power, potentially lowering operating costs by an estimated 5‑7% annually for its data centers. Technology Insight Iron‑air batteries store energy via oxidation of iron pebbles; discharge produces rust and electricity, while charging reverses the reaction. The 100‑hour discharge rating enables multi‑day backup, a key differentiator from conventional lithium‑ion systems that typically last only a few hours. Redwood Materials focuses on second‑life EV batteries, extending their useful life and reducing material costs for large‑scale storage. Strategic Impact for Crusoe Enhanced resilience against grid outages and renewable intermittency, critical for high‑performance computing workloads. Demonstrates a commitment to sustainable operations, aligning with corporate ESG goals and attracting climate‑focused investors. Positions Crusoe as an early adopter of long‑duration storage, potentially setting an industry benchmark for data center energy strategy.

Eritrea's national football team, popularly known as the Red Sea Camels, will host Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, in the Moroccan city of Meknes on Wednesday in the first leg of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. This marks the end of an 18-year absence from the premier African national team competition.The match at the 20,000-seat Stade d’Honneur was moved from East to North Africa due to Eritrea's lack of an international-standard venue. Eswatini will stage the return match on March 31, with the aggregate winners advancing to the group stage.Eritrea has not played in the Cup of Nations since a 2008 qualifier against Swaziland. The reason for their absence has not been officially explained, but it is widely believed that many players sought asylum while playing abroad, citing political repression and lengthy military service.The Eritrean National Football Federation President, Paulos Andemariam, announced that the isolation would end, saying, “After positive discussions with our government, we have registered to play in the 2027 AFCON, and I believe we will have a strong team, including many Eritreans playing outside Africa.”The Eritrean squad includes players from various countries, such as Australia, Egypt, England, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, and Sweden. Siem Eyob-Abraha, with English second-tier club Sheffield United, and Egypt-based striker Ali Sulieman are expected to start.Eritrea's lack of match practice could be a disadvantage, as their last competitive international was a World Cup qualifying defeat in Namibia seven years ago. FIFA has omitted Eritrea from the national team rankings, while Eswatini are 46th in Africa and 159th in the world.