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CtrlS Datacenters to invest in Bhopal facility

CtrlS Datacenters, Asia's largest Rated‑4 data centre operator, has announced a significant milestone with the virtual ground-breaking of its greenfield data centre in Bhopal, India, by the Honourable Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav. The ceremonial event took place during the Tech Growth Conclave 2025 on 27 April in Indore, where the Chief Minister virtually presided over the proceedings, demonstrating the State's forward-looking approach to digital innovation. The upcoming facility, will be built on a five-acre land parcel allotted by the Madhya Pradesh government in Badwai IT Park, representing a significant investment of Rs 500 Crore (£44.1m) and is projected to generate around 200 jobs over its phased development. This strategic investment will boost the region's digital ecosystem by supporting high‑performance cloud computing, AI, and data processing applications. The data centre's establishment strategically aligns with Madhya Pradesh's ambitious policy framework, including the IT, ITeS & ESDM Investment Promotion Policy 2023, offering up to a 25% capital expenditure subsidy and the Global Capability Centres Policy 2025, targeting more than 50 global tech centres. These initiatives align with the State's vision of achieving a $2 trillion economy by 2047 and position it as a leading destination for high-tech investments backed by world-class digital infrastructure. Highlighting the importance of the milestone, Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Chairman & MD of CtrlS Datacenters, says, “Our significant investment in this facility is a testament to our commitment to driving India’s digital future transformation. We chose Madhya Pradesh for its visionary leadership in fostering an enabling business and policy environment, a strategic location that can act as a digital crossroads for Central India and untapped potential as a technology talent hub. Our upcoming data centre is designed not only for today's needs, but also as a foundation for future technologies that will drive enterprise innovation and elevate the State’s digital capabilities.” The AI-ready data centre will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure, including advanced cooling and security systems. At full capacity, the data centre is projected to generate an annual State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) of Rs 7.5 crore and a Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) of Rs 7.5 crore. The facility’s cutting-edge capabilities will ensure 24/7 operational reliability and high uptime, establishing the facility as a critical node within the region's digital ecosystem. CtrlS Datacenters has a nationwide presence with 250 MW (IT Load) of combined data centre capacity across key Tier 1 markets, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Noida, and Kolkata. CtrlS Datacenters also operates edge data centre facilities in Tier 2 markets such as Patna and Lucknow, with further expansions planned in these markets along with GIFT City (Ahmedabad), Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati. For more from CtrlS Datacenters, click here.

Inaugural AI Compute Summit to take place

Economist Impact has announced the inaugural AI Compute Summit, which is scheduled for 22 May 2025, at the Scandic Copenhagen in Denmark. The event will convene over 300 industry leaders to explore the critical challenges of scaling, optimising, and securing compute infrastructure to power the next era of AI. As AI technologies rapidly evolve, the demand for computing power intensifies, leading to fierce competition for scarce resources such as graphics processing units (GPUs) and accelerators. The energy consumption required to power these advanced models raises environmental concerns and escalates operational costs. The AI Compute summit will address these pressing issues, focusing on building scalable, sustainable systems and strategies to power AI responsibly and efficiently.The event will feature over 60 influential speakers, including: • Nadia Carlsten, Chief Executive, Danish Centre for AI Innovation• David Power, Chief Technology Officer, Nscale• Lene B. Oddershede, Senior Vice-President nat-tech, Novo Nordisk Foundation• Per Öster, Director, advanced computing facility, CSC – IT Centre for Science• Niresh Rajah, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer, DLA Piper• Pallavi Mahajan, Corporate Vice-President and General Manager, datacenter and AI, Intel• Enrique Mora, Principal Enterprise Architect – AI, global IT, Nestlé In addition to hearing from these industry giants, attendees will participate in thought-provoking discussions about the future of AI compute, addressing the challenges of building scalable, sustainable systems, the intense competition for limited resources and the strategies required to power AI responsibly and efficiently.The event features a dynamic programme of panel discussions, case studies, and fireside chats. Highlights include the panel discussion, 'The Race for AI Accelerators', exploring strategies to overcome high-performance computing shortages, the case study 'Denmark’s Gefion and computing for innovation', showcasing the impact of Denmark’s Gefion project on computational advancements; and the fireside chat, 'Cool customers: transforming data centres with liquid cooling' offering insights into the latest innovations in sustainable cooling technology. The event will also explore key topics such as advancing cloud technologies for scalable AI infrastructure, leveraging distributed computing to maximise efficiency, and integrating sustainable practices into high-demand AI environments. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the future of AI compute and practical approaches to overcoming its challenges.Attendees will have ample opportunities to network with fellow professionals, forge partnerships, and discuss challenges and opportunities across industries. With a global representation of over 300 leaders and senior decision-makers from industries like AI/ML, finance, data science, strategy and operations, participants can engage with cross-industry experts and potential collaborators in dynamic, structured networking sessions.The AI Compute summit is ideal for business leaders looking to scale, optimise and secure compute infrastructure. Register now to secure your spot and gain the insights needed to stay ahead in the race for AI compute.This year’s summit is sponsored by: • Platinum sponsor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Lenovo & NVIDIA, Schneider Electric• Gold sponsor: Nscale, io.net, Vultr• Silver sponsor: Orca Computing

Airedale launches AI cooling for data centres

Airedale by Modine, a critical cooling specialist, is now offering an AI-enhanced version of its Cooling System Optimizer. The company believes that the release marks a tangible advancement in cooling and efficiency for high-density data centres. Cooling AI delivers real-time adaptability, predictive intelligence and significant energy savings in response to global data centre industry demand for high-performance, high-efficiency control systems. The patent-pending AI technology utilises a hybrid deep learning model, leveraging machine learning, neural networks and digital twins to maximise efficiency and reduce energy consumption, and enhance operational stability for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centres. The Cooling AI system continuously analyses cooling demands, optimises system operations and anticipates future conditions. It works as a supervisory layer to the Optimizer, allowing the building management system (BMS) to handle baseline monitoring functions, with its predictive AI model making proactive adjustments. This ensures the entire system learns from historical data and adheres to the physical laws governing HVAC behaviour. Cooling AI can reduce energy consumption by up to 40%, improving power usage effectiveness (PUE) and driving sustainability gains. Chiller and fan performance is synchronised within the AI-driven data centre cooling control system, improving cooling efficiency and reducing energy use. Furthermore, the reduction in mechanical stress as a result of reduced compressor cycling can extend the equipment life cycle, as well as lower maintenance costs. "As AI-driven computing accelerates, the demand for smarter, scalable and highly efficient cooling infrastructure has never been higher, and it isn't set to stop any time soon," says Reece Thomas, Controls General Manager at Airedale by Modine. "Power densities rise and sustainability expectations will continue to increase, and data centres need cooling solutions that can evolve with them. By embedding AI directly into the control architecture, we are delivering more than just efficiency gains. We are enabling a future where cooling adapts in real time, anticipates challenges before they arise, and continuously improves over time. This is the next frontier in sustainable, high-performance data centre cooling." The new system joins Airedale by Modine's broader suite of cooling technologies designed to meet the needs of the modern data centre. From high-efficiency chillers, precision cooling units and modular fan walls to intelligent controls and airflow management systems, Airedale's solutions are designed to optimise efficiency, reduce energy consumption and enable scalable cooling across the entire data centre ecosystem. Cooling AI is available as a new system or retrofitted to an existing Airedale by Modine Cooling System Optimizer. For more from Airedale by Modine, click here.

Mission Critical Group acquires DVM Power + Control

Mission Critical Group (MCG), a provider of innovative products specialising in design, manufacturing, delivery and service of electrical system solutions, has announced that it has acquired DVM Manufacturing (DVM Power + Control), a manufacturer of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment. The acquisition significantly expands MCG’s manufacturing footprint and service capabilities in electrical systems for data centres, industrial facilities and other mission critical applications. With 350,000 square feet of production space in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Connecticut, DVM expands MCG’s footprint to over one million square feet of manufacturing capacity. The acquisition also strengthens MCG’s field services, drives innovation, and enhances technical expertise by adding DVM’s skilled workforce, providing customers with more solutions and stronger support. DVM designs and produces low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, including switchboards, switchgear, relay panels, power distribution units (PDUs), bypasses, power/cooling module 'skid' manufacturing and control systems. Its Naugatuck, Connecticut facility specialises in retrofits, breaker rebuilds and switchgear modernisation, further bolstering MCG’s services and power offerings. “DVM’s expertise advances MCG’s manufacturing and aftermarket services, driving growth and customer satisfaction for our innovative, high-quality solutions,” says Jeff Drees, CEO of Mission Critical Group. “With DVM’s added capacity and technical strengths, we are also expanding our geographic reach, boosting product development and optimising power service offerings to better support data centres and other mission critical environments.” Robert Ricci, CEO of DVM Power + Control, adds, “This partnership is a natural fit, built on a shared commitment to innovation, excellence and customer value. Having worked with MCG’s leadership for 30 years, I can attest to their deep industry knowledge and strategic expertise. This collaboration expands our resources, enhances engineering capabilities and improves career growth, ensuring a stronger future for our team.” DVM will operate as a Mission Critical Group Company alongside JTS and Point Eight Power, continuing to elevate MCG’s leadership in electrical system solutions. As part of the transition, Ricci will continue to lead DVM as its President and oversee MCG’s low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment manufacturing. With five acquisitions in two years, MCG says that this latest addition marks another milestone in its rapid growth, while reinforcing its commitment to innovation and excellence in mission critical solutions. For more from Mission Critical Group, click here.

Lenovo data storage portfolio set to accelerate IT modernisation

Lenovo has announced its largest storage portfolio refresh in company history, unveiling new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions that prepare enterprise IT for the age of AI with better efficiency, performance and scalability. Ushering in a new era of AI-optimised storage that propels business transformation, the complete portfolio includes storage arrays, software defined storage (SDI), and new AI and virtualisation innovations to flexibly address rapidly evolving data operations. Using the solutions, businesses can easily run AI and data modernisation workloads on the next generation of trusted Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile infrastructure, unleashing data to power real-time reasoning and confidently deploying AI and data modernisation workloads at scale. As business leaders seek tangible ROI on AI investment, EMEA IDC research commissioned by Lenovo found that data sovereignty, compliance and quality data are the most important AI implementation success factors among CIOs while scaling AI and data quality are among the biggest obstacles. The new portfolio reflects Lenovo’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative storage solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern data centres while helping businesses get the most out of their data. “The new Lenovo Data Storage Solutions help businesses harness AI’s transformative power with a data-driven strategy that ensures scalability, interoperability, and tangible business outcomes powered by trusted infrastructure,” says Scott Tease, Vice President and General Manager of Infrastructure Solutions Product Group at Lenovo. “The new solutions help customers achieve faster time to value no matter where they are on their IT modernisation journey with turnkey AI solutions that mitigate risk and simplify deployment.” Marco Pozzoni, Director, EMEA Storage Sales at Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, remarks, “This is a pivotal moment for our customers across EMEA. With organisations facing a range of complex challenges, our largest-ever data storage portfolio refresh delivers the performance, efficiency, and data resiliency required by data modernisation and enterprise AI workloads. At a time when businesses are increasingly looking for ROI on their tech investments, these next-generation data storage solutions will empower our customers to unleash the power of their data, securely.” The portfolio spans 21 new ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile models designed with the accelerated computing and efficiency that companies need to kickstart their AI journey, supporting employee productivity and maximising value with solutions for enterprise AI, virtualisation and sustainability. Key innovations include turnkey AI Starter Kits, the industry’s first liquid cooled HCI appliances and converged hybrid cloud and virtualisation solutions. The Data Storage Solutions are finetuned for easy deployment, faster inferencing, workload consolidation and lower total cost of ownership (TCO), delivering enhanced capabilities. • Lenovo ThinkAgile SDI V4 Series provides full-stack, turnkey solutions that simplify IT infrastructure and accelerate computing for data-driven reasoning and faster time to value for AI LLM inferencing workloads.• Engineered to put actionable data insights to work more quickly in business operations, the new Lenovo ThinkSystem Storage Arrays deliver up to three times faster performance while reducing power consumption, providing up to 97% energy savings and 99% density improvement over a Lenovo device featuring 10K HDDs for smaller data centre footprints and lower TCO and when upgrading legacy infrastructure.• New converged Lenovo ThinkAgile and ThinkSystem hybrid cloud and virtualisation solutions deliver flexible and efficient independent scaling of compute and storage capabilities, reducing software licensing costs up to 40%, maximising business value.• New Lenovo ThinkAgile HX Series GPT-in-a-Box solutions featuring Lenovo Neptune Liquid Cooling leverage the industry’s first liquid cooled HCI appliance to deliver turnkey AI inferencing that takes AI from concept to success across distributed applications, from edge to cloud, yielding up to 25% energy savings over previous generation to increase ROI and achieve data-driven breakthroughs.• New AI Starter Kits for Lenovo Hybrid AI Platform deliver a validated, flexible, and easy on-ramp for enterprise inferencing and retrieval-augmented (RAG) workflows. For more from Lenovo, click here.

Top concerns for data centre construction managers revealed

Research from energy solutions specialist, Aggreko, has revealed that a third of data centre construction managers in the UK and more than 40% in Ireland cite the reduction of their projects’ environmental impact as a top concern. Data was collected from 495 construction managers working in the European data centre sector, including 104 from both the UK and Ireland combined. This comes as the data centre industry continues to battle for capacity to meet an exponential increase in demand. According to Savills, there is an insufficient pipeline of data centre development planned through to the end of 2025, with the number of projects needing to increase by almost 2.5 times to meet demand. Additionally, when asked whether sustainability was more important than it was three years ago, respondents to Aggreko’s survey in Ireland valued it the most, with a net important score of 96%. Mirroring this, over 70% of respondents in the UK also said sustainability had grown as a priority. The research highlighted legislation as the main driver for the use of greener technologies in the UK, whereas the need to lower carbon emissions ranked highest in Ireland. However, more than two-thirds of UK respondents and four-fifths of those from Ireland agreed that ‘knowledge of legislation at senior levels is not always implemented on site, which poses a risk to compliance when it comes to decarbonisation’, indicating a level of disconnection between knowledge and implementation. And when asked which greener technology they were likely to use, more than a third of UK respondents cited battery energy storage systems (BESS). A third of respondents from Ireland said future fuel such as hydrogen or biomethanol. However, there remain various significant barriers to the uptake of greener technologies across Europe. In both the UK and Ireland, the cost of investing in these was highlighted as an issue for more than 40% of the market. Notably, a quarter of respondents from these two countries also said it was ‘not easy’ to access biofuels. Speaking about the findings, Billy Durie, Global Sector Head for Data Centres at Aggreko, comments, “It is not a surprise to us that data centre construction managers are finding it difficult to battle the challenges facing the industry. Combined with mounting pressure for more data centre space, it seems that we are currently operating in a perfect storm. “For data centre construction managers active in the UK and Ireland, it is vital they work together with a trusted and reliable energy supplier that understands the industry’s challenges. At Aggreko, we know that it’s not as simple as taking the plunge on greener upgrades; there are various barriers that must be navigated, and managers need flexibility on their side to be able to respond to whatever challenges are thrown their way. “We know, and our survey has shown, that it is not for a lack of wanting that data centre construction managers are unable to meet sustainability targets as quickly or efficiently as they would like. By supporting the industry, we can work together to address many of these issues simultaneously through temporary power storage and provision solutions.” To read Aggreko’s survey in full, click here. For more from Aggreko, click here.

Sabey announces capacity expansion in the Pacific Northwest

Sabey Data Centers, a data centre developer, owner and operator, has announced that new capacity is coming online at two of its Washington state campuses. With availability beginning in Q4 2025, this expansion strengthens Sabey’s ability to meet increasing demand for sustainable, secure and scalable infrastructure in two of the region’s most strategic markets. In Seattle, 6 megawatts (MW) of tier-3 type critical power will come online on 1 December 2025. Located in the region’s most populated metropolitan area, Sabey’s flagship campus is powered by 100% carbon-free electricity from Seattle City Light and offers rich interconnection options, including access to over 20 carriers. Purpose-built for resiliency, scalability and operational excellence, the Seattle facility also delivers strong energy efficiency with an average annualised power utilisation effectiveness ratio (PUE) of approximately 1.5. At its Columbia campus in East Wenatchee, Washington, 5.5MW of tier-3 type critical power will be available starting 1 November 2025. Known for its low-cost, renewable hydropower, the Columbia campus delivers an exceptionally low total cost of ownership, with energy rates under $0.05 per kilowatt hour and an average annualised Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.2. The site features robust network connectivity with access to more than seven tier 1 providers and offers significant room to grow, with 9MW coming online at the end of 2026 and another 9MW scheduled for the beginning of 2028. “These two expansions reflect our continued investment in delivering sustainable, reliable, and scalable digital infrastructure across key US markets,” says Tim Mirick, President of Sabey Data Centers. “Whether customers are seeking lower total cost of ownership or world-class interconnection, our Columbia and Seattle campuses provide the flexibility and performance today’s enterprises need.” This announcement builds on Sabey’s longstanding commitment to providing future-ready, energy-efficient data centre environments that support the evolving needs of cloud, AI and enterprise deployments. For more from Sabey Data Centers, click here.

iGenius launches large sovereign AI data centre

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA and renowned AI pioneer, iGenius, to deploy Colosseum, one of the world’s largest NVIDIA DGX AI supercomputers with NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Superchips. Set to deploy in 2025 in Italy, Colosseum will redefine the digital landscape through a first-of-its-kind sovereign AI data centre for regulated workloads. Designed to address the demands of highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare and public administration, Colosseum will embody a fusion of transformative computational power, energy efficiency and data sovereignty, while balancing stringent data security requirements. Colosseum, a NVIDIA DGXPOD, is the latest advancement in a long-standing collaboration between Vertiv and NVIDIA. It is strategically positioned in southern Italy to address regional government requirements, marking a significant milestone in Europe’s AI landscape. “Harnessing the power of NVIDIA's cutting-edge accelerated computing and Vertiv's innovative infrastructure expertise, Colosseum stands as a testament to the transformative potential of sovereign AI,” says Uljan Sharka, CEO of iGenius. “We’re demonstrating how modular systems and software-specific infrastructure enable a new era of mission-critical AI.” Colosseum combines Vertiv's infrastructure management expertise, NVIDIA accelerated computing, and the NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for AI factory design and operations. The deployment will leverage Vertiv’s 360AI reference architecture infrastructure platform for data centre power and cooling that is designed for the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72, which was co-developed with NVIDIA and released in late 2024. This modular and scalable system positions iGenius to deploy one of the fastest hyperscale AI supercomputers, and one of the largest to support sovereign AI.Vertiv has also extended its reference design library on its AI Hub with the co-developed data centre power and cooling design for NVIDIA GB300 NVL72. By staying one GPU generation ahead, Vertiv enables customers to plan infrastructure before silicon lands, with deployment-ready designs that anticipate increased rack power densities and repeatable templates for AI factories at scale. “The unit of compute is no longer the chip - it’s the system, the AI Factory,” comments Karsten Winther, President of Vertiv, EMEA. “Through our collaboration with NVIDIA and visionary AI player iGenius, we are proving the efficiency and system-level maturity of delivering the data centre as a unit of compute, unlocking rapid adoption of AI-native power and cooling infrastructure as a catalyst for AI at scale.” “AI is reshaping the data centre landscape, demanding new levels of scale, efficiency and adaptability for global AI factories,” adds Charlie Boyle, Vice President of DGX platforms at NVIDIA. “With physically-based digital twins enabled by NVIDIA Omniverse technologies and Vertiv’s modular design for the iGenius DGX SuperPOD data centre, Colosseum sets a new standard for building supercomputers for the era of AI.” Colosseum was co-designed as a physically accurate digital twin developed with NVIDIA Omniverse technologies, enabling real-time collaboration between Vertiv, iGenius and NVIDIA, to accelerate system-level decisions and compress the design-to-deploy cycle. The Omniverse Blueprint enables real-time simulations, allowing engineers to test and refine designs instantly, rather than waiting for lengthy simulation processes, reducing simulation times from months to hours. Vertiv manufacturing and factory integration processes reduce deployment time by up to 50% compared to traditional data centre builds. This collaborative 3D design process validated the entire infrastructure stack, enabling predictive modelling of thermal load, electrical flow, and site layout - for 132kW liquid-cooled racks to modular power systems - before a single module was built. Vertiv’s AI-ready prefabricated modular data centre solution is designed, manufactured, delivered, installed and commissioned by Vertiv. It includes power, cooling, management, monitoring, service and maintenance offerings, with power and cooling capacity supporting up to 132kW/rack initially, with an ability to scale up as required for future designs. The building shell integrates prefabricated white space inside while deploying full modular grey space outside. This approach offers exceptional scalability and energy efficiency, transforming the way data centres are built and deployed. Colosseum will leverage NVIDIA Mission Control for data centre operations and orchestration and Vertiv Unify to simplify and synchronise building management for AI factories. Vertiv Unify provides: • Real-time orchestration across power, cooling, and compute• Digital twin synchronisation for closed-loop optimisation• AI-ready capabilities that support autonomous decision-making Through its integration of NVIDIA Omniverse technologies, Vertiv Unify enables real-time updates between physical systems and digital models - allowing predictive maintenance, what-if simulations, and scenario testing before operational risk occurs. Colosseum is described as "more than a data centre", and is the template for scalable, repeatable, sovereign AI factories. By combining cloud-scale density, local data control, and modular deployment, it signals the next phase of AI: where inference must be secure, fast, compliant, and distributed. iGenius is building a blueprint with Colosseum designed to be repeated globally, with Vertiv and NVIDIA aligned on future platform support, including DGX GB300 systems and beyond. For more from Vertiv, click here.

Corscale Data Centers announces partnership with Affinius

Corscale Data Centers and Affinius Capital have announced a strategic partnership for hyperscaler development and a supply exclusivity agreement with e2Companies, a provider of integrated solutions for on-site power generation, distribution and energy cost-optimisation. Under the strategic partnership, Corscale will become the exclusive hyperscale data centre developer to offer use of e2’s R3Di System (pronounced 'Ready') in the US, for an initial 24-month term. While there is no obligation for Corscale and Affinius to purchase a specific number of e2’s R3Di Systems, the strategic partnership is targeted to initially include the use of more than 300MW of e2 R3Di systems to fulfil the energy needs of part of the Corscale hyperscale data centre development project pipeline. Management of Corscale, Affinius and e2 believe there is a potential for considerably more collaboration after this initial deployment. The R3Di is designed for data centres looking to achieve energy independence and match the volatile power demands of next-generation AI chips, and it will enable Corscale and Affinius to leverage future power capacity and future advancements of the Virtual Utility platform. James Richmond, CEO of e2Companies, comments, “We are beyond excited about the prospect of partnering with Corscale and Affinius. They understand the technology required to power the AI-data centre boom over the next decade. Every industry is being revolutionised by next-gen AI capabilities. Our combined goal is to provide clean, reliable, and efficient energy to power this revolution.” Corscale CEO, Robert Fields, adds, “Corscale is built to address hyperscale client needs and provide the mission critical infrastructure that their customers require to store, process, and analyse data. This potential partnership would bring e2’s on-site power generation, energy storage and grid optimisation technology to our clients, fulfilling our commitment to deliver creative solutions to meet the expected quality, efficiency, and reliability to achieve their goals.” Len O’Donnell, Chairman & CEO for Affinius Capital, remarks, “For more than four decades, Affinius has embraced the implementation of new technologies that we believe will enhance outcomes for our investors. Innovation is one of our core values, presenting our intention to pioneer new concepts and improve upon current practices to pave the way to a more advanced and dynamic tomorrow. This belief is at the forefront of our investment in Corscale, and I can’t think of any area where innovative new technologies can have a greater impact than in data centre development.” The Virtual Utility system addresses several challenges arising from the AI data centre boom and global electrification of economies. Costs and timelines to make the traditional electric grid capable of meeting growing demand are significant, with electric utility interconnections often taking five or more years to be completed, if completed at all. In this environment, localised microgrids, such as those enabled by e2’s systems, have emerged as turnkey solutions for delivering reliability and meeting the world’s growing electricity demand. The patented R3Di System is a self-contained power platform installed without requiring an interconnection agreement or costly public utility upgrades. The R3Di provides clean and conditioned prime power, instantaneous full-load pickup and absorbs a much higher range of load profiles than traditional systems, including the throttling demands of next-gen AI chips, such as those from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Nic Bustamante, Chief Technology Officer at Corscale, comments, “e2 and Corscale plan to deploy the innovative R3Di technology in parallel with next generation hyperscale advancements. Through this novel stack, we expect that we would be able to independently power our data centres, while supporting sophisticated AI GPU servers and racks across our platform with sustainable, future proof infrastructure. “Our ‘building as a machine’, AI factory approach, is intended to scale rack densities beyond one megawatt, yet be equally well suited to cloud workloads. This could be a true game changer with first of kind capabilities for real time utility power coordination, power quality shaping, and dynamic automation at multi-gigawatt scale." In addition, the R3Di works in combination with the Grove365, a centralised operations hub from e2 that delivers real-time monitoring, comprehensive data models, and predictive analysis for demand-side energy management. The Grove365 currently monitors 490 assets at 165 locations globally and has operated for a total of over 90 million grid monitoring hours. Corscale Data Centers, along with Affinius Capital as its investment partner, launched the vertically integrated development platform for data centres in 2021 with a singular focus on the hyperscale client from day one. Corscale designs, builds, and operates sustainable, high-density data centres for some of the largest and most advanced technology companies in the world. The Virtual Utility solution will be available to Corscale’s hyperscale clients as its current $25 billion pipeline and future projects are developed. For more from Corscale Data Centers, click here.

Data centre summit to take place in Montreal

The IEEE’s Industry Applications Society (IAS) is presenting the 61st annual Industrial & Commercial Power Systems (I&CPS 2025) Technical Conference, a data centre-focused summit taking place on 12-15 May at the Delta Hotel Montreal by Marriott in Montreal, Canada. The event is to address a broad spectrum of topics within high-usage industrial and commercial power systems that drive data centres and other facilities. Members from the four I&CPS Technical Committees will present and discuss various papers on: Codes and Standards, Energy Systems, Power System Engineering, and Power System Protection. A cornerstone activity of this conference will be the development and updating of one of the most comprehensive series of IEEE Standards on Recommended Practices for Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (formerly known as the 13 Colour Books). I&CPS serves as a platform for leading-edge data centre design professionals who are working at the forefront of data centre design. The conference will aid attendees in the implementation of innovative data centre solutions and the application of standards in commercial power systems. “I&CPS is providing professionals in the power systems field exclusive chances to connect with industry experts, acquire knowledge on power system innovations, and engage in technical dialogues, standards creation, and information exchanges among peers,” says Sergio Panetta, the Chair of the 2025 I&CPS Conference and Vice President of Engineering at I-Gard Corp. “The conference draws a wide range of attendees including researchers, industry veterans, younger engineers, and students,” Panetta adds. “Professionals interested in forming and following best practices in high-level power systems will find I&CPS to be highly valuable for learning about just-emerging advances, evolving innovations, and new standards affecting our work.” 'Green Computing' Workshop This year, in addition to the technical sessions, networking meetings, and standards working groups offered, I&CPS is introducing a full-day hybrid workshop programme, focusing on data centre design challenges when incorporating 'greener' energy systems. The Green Computing: Energy/Thermal Management of Data Centers workshop is kicking off I&CPS on Monday 12 May. It will feature expert speakers who are creating and maintaining data centres with significant environmentally-friendly energy elements. Through this hybrid event format, speakers will present live at the event, or online for the attendees. The workshop is developed for professionals involved in the design and operations of data centres that will have partial or significant green energy elements. It is also forward-looking, covering both current and future approaches and standards that will be guiding the green data centres of tomorrow. The Green Computing workshop is free for all registered I&CPS attendees and fully registered students.