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Vantage Data Centers: Renewable energy now an option for all customers
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antage Data Centers is now providing access to renewable energy options at each of its North American and European campuses to enable customers to reduce their carbon emissions. Additionally, the company has hired two experts to lead its environmental sustainability commitments across the globe. Four of the company’s campuses are currently powered by more than 99% renewable energy (hydro, tidal and wind) for critical IT load through Vantage’s utility partners, while the other campuses provide access to green power purchases and renewable energy credits
through local utility partners. Vantage actively works with energy providers, customers and industry groups to advocate and invest in additional renewable energy
options globally. As part of an expanded focus on environmental goals, the company named Amanda Sutton as senior director of sustainability to lead Vantage’s global sustainability program to lessen its environmental impacts worldwide. In addition, Neal Kalita will serve as the director of power and sustainability with a focus on the company’s European campuses. Sutton and Kalita join a global team overseeing environmentally responsible facility design, construction and operations. Vantage Data Centers • 0163 3988 021 www.vantage-dc.com
New Vertiv technologies to unlock a potential 1 million Euros in revenue for customers in Ireland
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ertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has launched its first single-vendor solution to enable grid flexibility, power stability and demand management. The innovative Dynamic Grid Support feature for Vertiv Liebert EXL S1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS), when coupled with the Vertiv HPL lithium-ion battery cabinet, the complete system represents the first single-vendor integrated solution on the market combining grid support features, UPS and lithium-ion batteries.
The New Dynamic Grid Support feature combined with Vertiv UPS and lithium-ion battery technologies can unlock revenues approaching one million Euros per year for 10 MW of flexible load for customers in Ireland today, according to demand response leader Enel X. Available now across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Vertiv Liebert EXL S1 with Dynamic Grid Support feature allows energy-intensive industries to utilise UPS systems in a proactive way. Using the UPS with Dynamic Grid Support and lithium-ion batteries during times of grid instability can help secure the supply
of electricity by addressing the imbalance related to renewable power generation, in turn supporting global sustainability. Vertiv • +44 023 8061 0311 www.vertiv.com
Schneider unveils its Galaxy VL, the most compact 3-phase UPS in its class
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chneider Electric has announced the global launch of the Galaxy VL 200-500 kW (400V/480V) 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the newest addition to the Galaxy family. Available worldwide, this highly efficient, compact UPS offers up to 99% efficiency in ECOnversion mode for a full return on investment within two years (model dependent) for medium and large data centres and commercial and industrial facilities. With data centre floor space at a premium, the compact design of the Galaxy VL is half the size of the industry average at .8 m2.
Its modular and scalable architecture enables data centre professionals to scale power incrementally, from 200 kW to 500 kW with 50 kW power modules, providing flexibility to grow as their business demands. With Galaxy VL, Schneider Electric introduces Live Swap, a pioneering feature which delivers a touch-safe design throughout the process of adding or replacing the power modules while the UPS is online and fully operational, offering enhanced business continuity and no unscheduled downtime. Schneider Electric • 0870 608 8608 www.se.com
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