Eaton, a leader in intelligent power management, and Siemens Energy, one of the world’s leading energy technology companies, announced the launch of an accelerated approach to building data centers with integrated site-based power systems. Together, they have developed a new approach to address the market’s most pressing needs, providing reliable, grid-independent, site-based power for new data centers, built with innovative, standardized modular systems for rapid deployment.
This collaboration will enable the simultaneous construction of multiple data centers and will include the installation of localized power systems connected to the main grid and renewable energy facilities to comply with any local regulations. These introductions will provide data center owners and developers with new options not currently available for building and operating innovative data centers.
Siemens Energy’s modular and scalable power plant concept is designed specifically to meet the specific needs of data center operators. The standard configuration can generate 500 megawatts (MW) of power, using highly efficient and redundant SGT-800 gas turbines and additional battery storage, which ensure maximum reliability. Thanks to the modular approach, a plant can be expanded or reduced in size. In the future, this type of data center could operate with zero carbon emissions – provided that the use of hydrogen is part of the data center’s sustainability strategy. Siemens Energy’s concept also includes optional connections to the main grid with zero-emission Clean Air technology, which can be installed during construction or as a retrofit. This feature would enable data centers to offer feed-in services to the main grid.
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Eaton will provide electrical equipment such as medium voltage switchboards, low voltage switchboards, UPS, busbars, structural components, rack cabinets and containment systems. It will also provide engineering services and software solutions needed to protect and supply IT loads, ensuring accelerated commissioning times thanks to its modular and standardized approach.
Cyrille Brisson, Global Segment Leader, Data Centers, Eaton, said: “Our approach, which allows customers to choose the right balance of usable energy resources, is highly flexible, with rapid build-to-service timelines, and both short- and long-term carbon reduction options. In particular, our approach offers data center owners and developers the opportunity to quickly scale up and deploy data center capacity anywhere water, gas and fiber can be accessed.”
SOURCE: Businesswire