Data centres as a grid

This means data centres can put energy infrastructure to work in new ways to create new revenue streams, boost uptime and reduce carbon emissions. This is our Data Centres as a Grid approach at work – stretching what’s possible, protecting long-term investments in always-on power, monetising previously underused energy system assets and enabling more renewable energy sources to come online. And it’s part of our Everything as a Grid perspective that’s transforming existing energy systems to enable the energy transition by working harder, smarter and more sustainably.

The enormous global appetite for everything to be available online – connections, work, shopping, gaming, streaming, social media and more – requires more data, more storage and more data centres. That takes more electricity and stronger reserves to protect critical operations. To meet our energy and data needs sustainably and cost-effectively, data centres need even smarter, more effective and controlled power management.

There is a tremendous opportunity to reshape the existing electrical infrastructure powering data centres to drive sustainability. Recent research shows that new energy business models are key to improving how data centres view and manage power needs. And already, 50% of data centres are looking to increase renewables, nearly as many (47%) want to improve energy storage and 37% want to make money selling generated power back to the grid.

Our approach transforms data centre energy infrastructure into a revenue-generating engine that’s intelligent, efficient and optimised – in short, a good grid citizen – all while providing critical back-up power. 

Digitalisation and sustainability have a cascading impact on energy systems. Recent research shows that being digitally savvy puts data centres in a great position to manage and take advantage of the energy transition. Data centres can earn far more revenue and increase shareholder value while providing the backbone to support a more sustainable and resilient world. 

With our Data Centers as a Grid approach you can create a grid-interactive data centre with infrastructure that delivers more value, provides essential back-up and reduces operating costs substantially. And we can help you optimise your energy systems to do just that

• Protecting investments; ensuring around-the-clock uptime

Tap into our deep expertise and broad range of solutions for data center energy systems to make updates essential to a new power paradigm.

• Generating recurring revenue with utility grid services

Leverage peak shaving to curtail energy usage a few times per year to earn revenue from the utility. With our EnergyAware UPS, there’s no effect on day-to-day operations. And synchronized reserve programs enable you to add immediate capacity during unexpected outages.

• Reduce OpEx through cost avoidance

Time-of-use optimization enables a shift in energy consumption to avoid times of high energy prices. And, a generator alternative enables customers to withstand longer outages without starting a diesel generator.

• Transforming dormant energy assets

Backup power systems can now also provide intelligent grid-connected energy storage.

• Reducing environmental footprint

Diesel generators used for backup during utility outages can be replaced with new power centers and batteries.

• Creating a more sustainable world

Rapidly scale emergency power battery systems to support grid stability and further the penetration of renewable energy.

Our Data Centers as a Grid approach helps you rethink the possibilities of existing energy infrastructure and seize new revenue opportunities created by the energy transition. Accelerate a low-carbon future and realize the benefits of long-term investments in always-on power.