Infrastructure

Schneider Electric appoints new Senior Vice President for Power business

Schneider Electric, an energy management and automation specialist, has appointed Pablo Ruiz Escribano as the new regional Senior Vice President (SVP) of its Secure Power and Data Centre Business in Europe. Pablo has been with Schneider Electric for 18 years. Since he first joined as a Key Account Manager in 2007, Pablo has progressed through several leadership positions within the organisation, including roles as Power Products Channel Project Director, Vice President (VP) for Secure Power & Field Services in Iberia, and more recently, as VP for the Global Services Segment. His predecessor, Marc Garner, will move into a new global role as President of Schneider Electric’s Cloud & Service Providers (C&SP) Segment. In his new role, Pablo will be tasked with leading Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Centre Business across Europe, working with country and zone leaders in BeNe, CEEI, DACH, France, Iberia, Italy, Nordics and UKI to help customers solve the energy, infrastructure and sustainability challenges of AI. With extensive experience in both regional and global roles, and a strong background in technical sales and customer relations, Pablo is well-equipped to assist Schneider Electric’s European customers as they navigate the opportunities presented by AI. “I am delighted to begin my role as the new SVP for Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Centre Business in Europe, and more so at such a transformative time for our industry,” says Pablo Ruiz Escribano. “With AI accelerating growth on multiple plains, there’s an unprecedented opportunity to enhance the efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability of the digital infrastructure landscape, and I look forward to working with our customers and partners to seize these opportunities and push the industry forward. I also want to extend my sincerest thanks to Marc Garner for his insights as I take on this new position and I wish him all the best in his next chapter.” Pablo’s most recent role as Global Services Segment VP saw him responsible for successfully leading Schneider Electric’s Services business. Here, he effectively improved the integration of services strategies and actions within overall segment strategies and account plans. He has also coordinated multi-country, multi-technology strategic accounts throughout the adopt, expand and renew phases, as well as streamlining commercial activities across service zones, ensuring a unified services segment organisation with consistent account management. As the new SVP for Secure Power and Data Centre Business Europe, Pablo will be responsible for delivering Schneider Electric’s end-to-end AI-ready data centre solutions across the region, helping customers to bend the energy curve of AI, and accelerating the decarbonisation of their large-scale energy and digital infrastructure systems. He will also work with key stakeholders across Schneider Electric’s channel partner ecosystem including its EcoXpert, Alliance Partners, and its AI Ecosystem partners. New Global C&SP President Having served 20 years at Schneider Electric Marc Garner now takes up his first global role for the company as Cloud & Service Providers (C&SP) Segment President, where he will be responsible for helping the organisations’ AI cloud, colocation and hyperscale customers build-out and decarbonise their cloud and high-density AI data centre systems on a global scale. Marc comments, "As data consumption soars and AI accelerates demand for high-density infrastructure, the data centre industry has a huge opportunity to lead the charge in efficiency and sustainability. It has been a fantastic opportunity to lead a team who has been able to achieve an unprecedented rate of growth for Schneider Electric here in Europe by helping our customers shape a resilient, efficient and AI-ready data centre landscape. I wish Pablo the best of luck in his new role as SVP for Secure Power and Data Centre Europe and extend a huge thank you to my team for their support during the last two years.” Pankaj Sharma, EVP Secure Power & Data Centres and Global Services Businesses, adds, “At Schneider Electric, we are committed to driving the future of digital infrastructure through innovation, sustainability, and strategic leadership. Pablo’s extensive experience and deep industry expertise make him the ideal leader to continue advancing our Secure Power and Data Centre Business in Europe. His leadership will be instrumental in helping our customers navigate the opportunities AI presents. “I would also like to extend our gratitude to Marc for his exceptional leadership in Europe, where he has played a crucial role in driving growth and expanding our capabilities. As he steps into his first global role as Cloud & Service Providers Segment President, we are confident that his vision and expertise will further strengthen Schneider Electric’s position in the digital infrastructure space.” Both appointments will continue to report into Pankaj Sharma and are with immediate effect. For more from Schneider Electric, click here.

Centiel to demonstrate AI workload-ready UPS at DCW

UPS manufacturer, Centiel, will showcase its multi-award winning, true modular UPS StratusPower at Data Centre World, taking place at ExCel London on 12-13 March. StratusPower is currently being utilised in data centres around the globe and, in particular, has been designed to deal with AI workloads and the fast-approaching power demand. Louis McGarry, Sales and Marketing Director, Centiel, explains, “AI is creating heavy demand for power protection. We are working on projects that require multi megawatts of power for data centres and AI data processing facilities that rely on power protection equipment that can be scaled-up and rapidly deployed. While efficiency and sustainability in UPS systems is now a given, customer choice now comes down to quality but also how big and how quickly can UPS systems be scaled and deployed. “Our factory in Switzerland produces around 1,000 UPS modules per month, and Centiel offers rapid delivery worldwide to protect the power for data centres and the growth in AI across the globe. Our UPS is scalable to fulfil the capabilities of any facility on day one, or grow as the data centre expands. “In addition, StratusPower offers “9 nines” (99.9999999%) availability to effectively eliminate system downtime; class leading 97.6% on-line efficiency to minimise running costs; true 'hot swap' modules to eliminate human error in operation; plus long-life components to improve sustainability.” StratusPower is also known for is dynamic load handling and reliable uptime for unpredictable, high-intensity AI demands. With its impressive overload capacity of up to 150% for 60 seconds, it offers unmatched performance. In relation to grid resilience, StratusPower absorbs voltage fluctuations with an extended input range, in addition to operating flawlessly under elevated temperature conditions. The three-phase true modular UPS StratusPower now covers a power range from 50 to 1,875kW in one cabinet and can be paralleled for 3,750kW of uninterrupted, clean power, which is ideal for data centres. Louis continues, “To discuss your data centre’s needs for a fully scalable, efficient, reliable UPS system, and to ensure your AI infrastructure is future-proofed, come and see us at Data Centre World. Our expert team of trusted advisors will be on hand to discuss power availability for AI facilities and how best to maximise uptime for critical power protection.” Centiel now protects critical loads for data centres and comms rooms in over 100 countries across five continents. The company will be located at booth DC232 at the upcoming Data Centre World event in London. For more from Centiel, click here.

CtrlS Datacenters launches GreenVolt1 solar farm

CtrlS Datacenters has unveiled its captive GreenVolt1 solar farm in India. Phase I of the solar farm with a capacity of 62.5MWp already went live in June 2024, while Phase II with an additional capacity of 62.5MWp is under implementation. CtrlS spent over a year in R&D to optimise the project and comply with all the regulations.          With ambitious plans to develop over GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 across India, including notable ongoing investments in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, CtrlS is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy adoption. Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder and CEO, CtrlS Datacenters says, “GreenVolt 1 will power CtrlS data centres both existing and upcoming, which we believe will set a new benchmark in the Indian data centre industry. We are committed to scaling our DC capacity to over 1GW and our GreenVolt solar farm is a major step towards doing that sustainably.” As part of the $2 billion investment plan announced by CtrlS earlier, the company has set its eyes to achieve net zero goal by 2040. To fulfil that goal, CtrlS is investing in solar projects across India. “GreenVolt1 is a giant leap with an intent to make bigger strides and expand GreenVolt projects across India. This is part of our journey towards sustainability, guided by the idea of responsible growth. We are now closer than ever before to the big picture- Making CtrlS completely carbon neutral by 2040,” Sridhar adds. Located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the 125 Wp solar farm will power 60% of CtrlS’ Mumbai Datacenter Campus with clean energy, further solidifying the company’s green credentials. With this, enterprises hosted at CtrlS Mumbai Datacenter Campus can achieve their Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by offsetting their carbon footprint – in line with the brand mission of helping them take control of digital transformation seamlessly, securely and sustainably. CtrlS GreenVolt 1 is spread over 340 acres of land. Phase 1 of the project, which went live in June 2024, powers 30% of CtrlS Mumbai Datacenter Campus with solar energy, to be further scaled to 60% with the completion of Phase 2, adding another 62.5 MWP of solar capacity. Key differentiators CtrlS’ GreenVolt1 solar farm has a geographic advantage. Most solar farms are isolated in remote areas, but this site is located along the Mumbai-Kolkata highway, ensuring seamless connectivity. It’s a rare tabletop land, ensuring optimal utilisation of land area, evenly laid-out solar panels and cost-savings. While most solar farms in India use P-type panels, CtrlS GreenVolt 1 uses advanced N-type panels, the most efficient solar panels, delivering more energy with reduced land requirements and ensuring high efficiency in energy production. In phase 1, the company has installed 107,912 solar panels. CtrlS is on a mission to build over 1GW of solar capacity by 2030, which will power the company’s data centre footprint of over 1,000MW by 2030.

Riello UPS set for Data Centre World 2025

Critical power protection specialist, Riello UPS, is set to showcase its comprehensive range of data centre products and innovations at the industry’s largest trade event of the year. The uninterruptible power supply manufacturer is once again exhibiting at Data Centre World, which returns to ExCeL London on 12-13 March. Members of the Riello UPS team will be on hand at stand DC340 throughout the two-day event to showcase demo versions of several of its data centre UPS ranges, including the modular Multi Power and Multi Power2, the evolution of its modular offering capable of ultra-high efficiency of up to 98.1%. They will also be on hand to outline the business’s range of UPS maintenance plans, comprehensive data centre UPS design and consultancy services, and a growing library of certified CPD content for data centre consultants and engineers. Data Centre World is recognised as the largest global gathering of data centre professionals, and this year’s event is once again staged as part of the wider Tech Show London, giving attendees the opportunity to explore four other co-hosted events (Cloud Expo Europe, DevOps Live, Cloud & Cyber Security Expo, and Big Data & AI World). DCW 2025 will host more than 300 exhibitors from across the industry, along with a packed conference programme featuring over 200 hours of seminars, discussions, and speakers. Key themes for this year’s show include: • Redefining Data Centres: Sustainability, Resiliency, and Tech Innovation• Navigating the Regulation Landscape• Protecting the Data Centre: Security in the Modern World• Modernising Data Centre Infrastructures: Edge, Colocation, Hyperscales• The Impact of AI on Data Centres• Cultivating a People-Focused Data Centre Workforce Culture• Financing Data Centres: The Investor’s Perspective. Leo Craig, Managing Director of Riello UPS, comments, “Data Centre World is always our most anticipated show of the year and we can’t wait to showcase our proven range of data centre solutions again at the ExCeL. “This year’s event is the first since our successful completion of the company merger, bringing together all the wholly owned UK subsidiaries of Riello UPS under one strong, unified brand. We’re looking forward to showing how integrating these strengths, expertise, and resources into a single entity will enable us to provide enhanced product and service offering, along with expanded customer support.” For more from Riello UPS, click here.

EXA Infrastructure to acquire Aqua Comms

EXA Infrastructure has announced that it has signed binding agreements to acquire Aqua Comms – a specialist operator of transatlantic and intra-European subsea infrastructure. EXA Infrastructure, a London-based portfolio company of I Squared Capital - an independent global infrastructure investment manager - operates over 150,000km of digital infrastructure across 37 countries, including 20 cable landing stations that provide critical connectivity to subsea systems. Aqua Comms is an Ireland-based service provider specialising in operating submarine cable systems and supplying fibre pairs, spectrum and wholesale network capacity to the global content, cloud, carrier and enterprise markets. It is the owner/operator of America Europe Connect-1 (AEC-1), America Europe Connect-2 (AEC-2), CeltixConnect-1 (CC-1) and CeltixConnect-2 (CC-2) and is part of a consortium that owns and operates the Amitié cable system (AEC-3). Speaking on the deal, Jim Fagan, Chief Executive of EXA Infrastructure, comments, “The acquisition of Aqua Comms demonstrates EXA Infrastructure’s commitment to build a modern and diverse transatlantic platform to fully serve AI, cloud and content demand, now and in the future. The combination will offer our customers more routes, more capacity and increased diversity, all on a scaled platform.” The planned transaction is expected to complete in approximately 12 months, subject to customary closing conditions. Akur Capital and RBC Capital Markets are acting as financial advisors to EXA Infrastructure in connection with the transaction and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is serving as legal M&A advisor to EXA Infrastructure. Goldman Sachs is acting as financial advisor to D9 in connection with the transaction and Shoosmiths is serving as legal advisor to D9. For more from EXA Infrastructure, click here.

Feature - Sustainable data centre cooling

In many data centres, water-cooled chillers are paired with an open or closed-circuit cooling tower for heat rejection. Other options include dry coolers, hybrid fluid coolers and adiabatic fluid coolers. It is beneficial to evaluate all heat rejection options to optimise energy and water consumption. Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) was approached by a high-performance computing customer with 160MW operating power to provide a more sustainable cooling solution. They had previously used open cooling towers with water-cooled chillers, so BAC worked with the customer to understand its major challenges and needs. The following were identified as critical priorities: - Minimise water usage while balancing energy consumption to support customer sustainability efforts- Provide cooling for an increasing heat load in a smaller footprint- Meet system water temperature requirements without chillers at high loads and varying outside conditions BAC analysed the IT capacity, space requirements, operating power, and location weather data, and then evaluated fully evaporative, hybrid, and adiabatic solutions. Based on the analysis, BAC recommended a chillerless system utilising the HXVTM hybrid cooler. The HXV’s packaged evaporative and dry cooling features offered the water saving and energy efficient solution the customer desired. The factory assembled unit also allowed for easier maintenance and serviceability for the operations team. They were able to easily access the cold-water basin, prime surface coil and drive system due to the crossflow design, large doors, and internal access platforms. Additionally, the customer could perform faster inspections of the spray distribution system while the unit was in operation. The HXV Hybrid Cooler not only addressed all of the customer’s challenges and needs, but it also reduced annual energy costs and improved system efficiency. The HXV Hybrid Cooler helped achieve an estimated power usage effectiveness (PUE) of 1.136. The HXV incorporates three modes of operation. It has the benefits of evaporative, adiabatic, and dry cooling in a water saving and energy efficient solution. It maintains peak system performance for a variety of applications where water is scarce, water costs are high, uptime is critical, or plume is a concern. Furthermore, it is an ideal solution where space is limited. The HXV hybrid cooler offers the following benefits: - Up to 70% water savings compared to an open cooling tower due to a high dry switch point and more dry operating hours- Year-round 'sensible cooling' with the dry coil to maximise water savings- On average, 25% water savings even on a design day through sensible cooling- Up to 60% lower energy costs compared to air cooled systems due to evaporative cooling and BAC’s innovative combined flow design- Increased operational and layout flexibility with balanced water and energy savings- Highest reliability, and water saver mode eliminates plume abatement- Up to 25% less maintenance than traditional fluid coolers due to dry operation and crossflow design- Up to 70% chemical savings due to dry operation In this installation, the HXV Hybrid Cooler met the customer’s need for a reasonable first cost while significantly reducing both water consumption and operating costs. The HXV heat rejection benefits compared to open cooling towers with water-cooled chillers are: - 71% reduction in annual WUE- 86% reduction in installed peak power- 52% reduction in annual operating cost (energy and water) For more from BAC, click here.

Feature - Why clever engineering counts

By Louis McGarry, Sales & Marketing Director at Centiel. Prices continue to rise, and all facilities managers need to look at controlling budget expenditure carefully. However, it’s better to make intelligent savings rather than just slashing costs. Cost based decisions typically compromise on quality and poor quality, inferior systems inevitably requiring frequent repair or replacement. And, let’s face it, an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) that protects the critical load to clients’ data is the last place where corners should be cut. The consequences of failure can be devastating for business and will permanently damage the business’s reputation. So how can budgets be managed better? Firstly, Centiel advises all its customers to increase their knowledge about the available options and works as trusted advisors to help organisations manage total cost of ownership (TCO) with that precise objective in mind. Budgets are never limitless, so Centiel supplies calculations to compare available options. For example, is it cheaper to repair or replace a legacy UPS system? Working through the data and providing estimates of savings on efficiency and comparative running costs helps clients make informed decisions about when a new UPS will essentially ‘pay for itself’. Centiel also looks at how existing infrastructure can be re-used. Modular UPS have significant advantages as modules with the same rating can be easily redeployed. Centiel’s safe-hot-swap functionality means it takes only a few minutes for a trained in-house engineer to swap an underused module to an area of higher load demand. With training, monitoring and clever re-deployment, significant savings on capital expenditure and running costs (OPEX) can be achieved by ensuring the UPS always works at the sweet spot of its efficiency curve. Centiel looks at site layout too. VRLA batteries run optimally at around 200°C compared to UPS which are comfortable operating up to 400°C. So, housing VRLAs separately in a naturally cooler room may reduce cooling costs. If this is unachievable, LiFePO4 batteries, which run optimally at much higher temperatures, are an option. Data centres with a resilience level of N+N can also manage their UPS systems by utilising both economy (eco) mode and true online double conversion (inverter) mode. Centiel’s latest UPS technology offers 97.6% efficiency in normal operation whilst its eco mode is 99%, so switching to eco mode will save over 2% in energy losses. With large UPS running 24/7 for 10 years, this adds up. Centiel has spent years developing solutions using the highest quality components so the system itself reduces a client’s expenditure over the long term. This is surely better than a client installing cheap, poor-quality equipment which is prone to failure. Centiel’s clients are safe in the knowledge their critical load is protected with Centiel’s multi-award winning UPS which offer class leading 99.9999999% availability and one of the highest efficiencies on the market. This, combined with Centiel’s support to train and help clients reduce the TCO through tried and tested techniques to maximise efficiencies, helps clients control costs through planning, design and clever engineering. For more from Centiel, click here.

Centiel appoints new UK Key Account Manager

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) manufacturer, Centiel, has appointed industry expert, Karl Bateson (pictured above, left), as its UK Key Account Manager. Karl, who has 30 years’ experience, will now support Centiel’s customers across all areas in this newly created role. Louis McGarry (pictured above, right), Sales and Marketing Director, Centiel, explains, “Centiel’s reputation as innovators in UPS technology, backed up by our experienced team of trusted advisors, means we continue to expand rapidly. StratusPower, our multi-award-winning UPS system, has also contributed to our continued growth, and so we are delighted to welcome Karl to our sales team. “Karl’s extensive experience and technical UPS knowledge means he’s the perfect fit to provide continuity for our UK key account customers, supporting them with new project enquiries, upgrading their legacy equipment to the latest technology, and managing their service needs. At Centiel, we create and build long-term relationships with our clients, and Karl’s background and expertise will ensure they are fully supported throughout their Centiel journey.” Karl Bateson, Centiel UK Key Account Manager, comments, “My new role is flexible and means I have the full scope to help customers solve whatever challenges they face. Centiel’s technology is world class and I am excited to join such an innovative company at the forefront of modular UPS development, and to be able to offer the highest quality UPS solutions to protect critical power needs.” Karl Bateson joins Centiel from Kohler, where he spent 10 years as a sales manager. Karl has also previously worked with other UPS brands including Euro-Diesel, and he has extensive experience working in the USA. He has a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Salford University. Centiel is a Swiss-based technology company designing, manufacturing, and delivering power protection solutions for critical facilities. In 2023, Centiel was confirmed as the recipient of the 2023 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award in the global UPS industry. Centiel now protects critical loads for data centres and comms rooms in over 100 countries across five continents. For more from Centiel, click here.

Iceotope launches new precision liquid-cooled server

Iceotope, a Precision Liquid Cooling (PLC) specialist, has announced the launch of KUL AI, a new solution to deliver the promise of AI everywhere and offering significant operational advantages where enhanced thermal management and maximum server performance are critical. KUL AI features an 8-GPU Gigabyte G293 data centre server-based solution integrated with Iceotope’s Precision Liquid Cooling and powered by Intel Xeon Scalable processors – the most powerful server integrated by Iceotope to date. Designed to support dense GPU compute, the 8-GPU G293 carries NVIDIA Certified-Solutions accreditation and is optimised by design for liquid cooling with dielectric fluids. KUL AI ensures uninterrupted, reliable compute performance by maintaining optimal temperatures, protecting critical IT components, and minimising failure rates, even during sustained GPU operations. The surge in power consumption and sheer volume of data produced by new technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and machine learning poses significant challenges for data centres. To achieve maximum server performance without throttling, Iceotope's KUL AI uses an advanced precision cooling solution for faster processing, more accurate results, and sustained GPU execution, even for demanding workloads. KUL AI is highly scalable and proven to achieve up to four times compaction, handling growing data and model complexity without sacrificing performance. Its innovative specifications make KUL AI ideal for a range of industries where AI is becoming increasingly essential: from AI research and development centres, HPC labs and cloud service provider (CSPs), to media production and visual effects (VFX) studios, and financial services and quantitative trading firms. Fitting seamlessly into the KUL family of Iceotope technologies, KUL AI uses Iceotope’s Precision Liquid Cooling technology which offers several advantages – from providing uniform cooling across all heat-generating server components to reducing hotspots and improving overall efficiency. Additionally, PLC eliminates the need for supplementary air cooling, leading to simpler deployments and lower overall energy consumption. Improving cost-effectiveness and operation efficiency are constant targets for Iceotope. In fact, KUL AI’s advanced thermal management maximises server utilisation, boosting compute density, cutting energy costs, and extending hardware lifespan for a lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Furthermore, KUL AI cuts energy use by up to 40% and water consumption by 96%, and minimises operational costs, while maintaining high thermal efficiency and meeting sustainability targets. Built with scalability and adaptability in mind, KUL AI is deployable in both data centres and across all edge IT installations. Precision Liquid Cooling removes noisy server fans from the cooling process, resulting in near-silent operations and making KUL AI ideal for busy non-IT and populous workspaces which nonetheless demand sustained GPU performance. Ideal for latency-sensitive edge deployments and environments with extreme conditions, KUL AI is sealed and protected at the server level, not only ensuring uniform cooling of all components on the GPU motherboard, but also rendering it impervious to airborne contaminants and humidity for greater reliability. Crucially, PLC minimises the risk of leaks and system damage, making it a safe choice for any critical environments. Nathan Blom, Co-CEO of Iceotope, says, “The unprecedented volume of data being generated by new technologies demands a state-of-the-art solution which not only guarantees server performance, but delivers on all vectors of efficiency and sustainability. KUL AI is a pioneering product delivering more computational power and rack space. It offers a scalable system for data centres and is adaptable in non-IT environments, enabling AI everywhere.” The launch will be showcased for the first time at Super Computing 2024, taking place in Atlanta from 17-22 November 2024. The Iceotope team will be welcoming interested parties at nVent Booth 1738. To schedule an introductory meeting, contact sales@iceotope.com. For more from Iceotope, click here.

"One size does not fit all"

By Louis McGarry, Sales & Marketing Director, Centiel One of the most common questions I get asked is ‘What size UPS do you sell?’ The answer is that Centiel's multi-award winning, true modular UPS StratusPower can be made available in any size that the data centre needs. For facilities where the future load is uncertain, Centiel's team of trusted advisors work hand-in-hand with customers to design an appropriate power protection solution which is flexible to be able to scale up or down, depending on requirements. StratusPower has been developed by Centiel's experts to be the most customisable UPS product on the market. The company can be led by access limitation or limited space to achieve the most power in the tightest spaces. This means Centiel can customise the UPS to fit a range physical axis or even integrate into a containerised pod. StratusPower can also be configured to accommodate the electrical infrastructure whether that’s top and bottom cable entry or busbar connections. As a result, StratusPower can be installed into any type of data centre from edge facilities to multi megawatt operations. The only elements which remain fixed are the technological benefits of StratusPower which are always present regardless of the size of the installation and include: high efficiency, market leading availability, scalability, reliability and sustainability. StratusPower is also durable due to its topology and innovative hardware and firmware design, meaning components are not stressed and last longer. Instead of replacing consumables such as filter capacitors and cooling fans every four to six years, replacements are needed every 15 years, or just once during their entire 30-year design life. This is important as a data centre has a design life of typically 25 to 30 years. With proven '9 nines' availability, StratusPower effectively eliminates system downtime. Class leading 97.6% on-line efficiency minimises running costs, and true 'hot swap' modules eliminate human error and allowing modules to be tested fully while connected to the grid in the hot frame and disconnected physically from the load, increasing safety during upgrades. The key point is StratusPower is ready designed as the most advanced UPS available and yet the build and ultimate solution is totally flexible and dependent on actual needs. The infrastructure and racks accept modules of the same rating which means modules from a lightly loaded area can also be re-deployed to parts of the data centre needing more power protection. These scalable and flexible UPS cabinets therefore, enable future load changes to be easily accommodated by adding or removing UPS modules as required. A data centre will never outgrow a well specified StratusPower UPS, and it can be constantly rightsized to ensure it always operates at the optimal point in its efficiency curve. Further, StratusPower is also adaptable and has been designed to integrate with different energy management protocols, and is future ready to accept alternative energy sources. With its innovative topology, advanced energy management features, and unmatched scalability, StratusPower is the ultimate UPS system for data centre operators looking to optimise their power infrastructure. StratusPower is offered in a power range from 50 to 1,500 kW in one cabinet, and can be paralleled for 3,750 kW critical power protection. For more from Centiel, click here.