Data Centre Backup Power Solutions | Bridging Power for Continuity
Powering Data Centers beyond the grid
With the rise in generative AI and specialized High-Performance Computing (HPC), the demand for data storage and cloud services continues to grow exponentially, making Data Centers’ access to reliable and continuous power more critical than ever. When local grids struggle to meet your rising energy demands, Aggreko's temporary power solutions deliver off-grid and on-site power availability for data center construction, commissioning and operation.
When the grid becomes a barrier
Relying on the local grid for power can limit your data center's competitive edge, reliability, service levels and sustainability. In grid-constrained environments, data centers face multi-faceted challenges associated with:
- Capacity Limitations - With the grid as a bottleneck, it’s harder to operate, expand, and upgrade your data center to meet rising demand, reducing your ability to scale and compete.
- Upgrade Delays - Late infrastructure upgrades put costly, complex construction projects behind schedule, often at great expense.
- High-emission Power - New resource-intensive use cases like AI all come with increased energy consumption and, ultimately, higher emissions unless the grid introduces renewable sources on a mass scale.
Bridging the power gap with off-grid, decentralized solutions
We help data center owners, operators, and contractors overcome grid limitations with both short- and long-term bridging power solutions that enable continuous operations and performance, while minimizing environmental impact. Here's how we support your critical power needs:
- Mobile and Modular Power - Get reliable, low-emissions power on demand with a turnkey solution using Aggreko’s mobile and modular Tier 4F generators, gas generators, batteries and electrical distribution equipment working alongside or independently from the local grid.
- Rapid Deployment for Fast Scaling - Whether you’re dealing with peak demand periods or need prime power, our solutions can be quickly deployed and scaled up or down to support growth, prevent delays, and ensure uptime.
- Custom-Designed Power Systems - We tailor power solutions to your specific needs, from short-term capacity boosts to long-term support for new expansions. And, by right-sizing your power package, generators can be powered up or down automatically according to demand on-site, leading to maximized efficiencies, cost savings, and reduced emissions.
Power solution: Low-emissions Tier 4 Final or Gas Power Plant
- Prime power from Tier 4 Final or Gas Generators
- Temporary, modular power plant on-site using generators, ranging in sizes from 25 kW to 1.5 MW
- Optional heat recovery for site heating or local district heating
- Overcome grid limitations and fluctuating electricity prices
- Participate in demand-side response (DSR) programs
- Flexibly scale to meet changing energy demands
Power solution: Low-emissions Tier 4 Final or Gas Power Plant + Battery Storage
- Prime and back-up power from Tier 4 Final or gas generators combined with renewable sources
- On-site temporary power generation using generators (25 kW to 1.5 MW) with battery storage (24 kW to 1 MW blocks)
- Optional heat recovery to provide heating or local district heating
- Increased renewable energy usage
- Revenue stacking through DSR mechanisms
- Reduced emissions and lower reliance on back-up diesel generators with integrated battery storage
Frequently asked questions
Data centers often encounter grid capacity limitations, delayed infrastructure upgrades, and the need to manage emissions. Aggreko’s off-grid power solutions effectively address these by providing temporary power plants with low-emission generators and batteries, which can be quickly scaled up or down, ensuring uninterrupted power availability, reliability, and reduced emissions.
Our modular systems are designed for fast deployment, whether for construction, commissioning, or peak demand. We can deploy power solutions in days, minimizing disruptions.
Aggreko’s off-grid power solutions provide rapidly deployable energy, ensuring reliable uptime and supporting growth. These solutions reduce delays, allow for efficient scaling, and minimize reliance on the local grid, ensuring both greater energy security and sustainability for your data center.
Our solutions include generators, battery storage, and electrical distribution systems, customized to your needs. Our modular power generators range from 25 kW to 1.5 MW, and our battery systems range from 24 kW to 1 MW units.
Yes, we combine Tier 4 Final or gas generators with battery storage and renewable energy sources, helping data centers use cleaner energy while ensuring reliability.
We use low-emission technologies to support emissions reduction targets, including Tier 4 Final and gas generators, the integration of batteries and electrical distribution solutions, all of which help achieve lower emissions and improved efficiencies and costs.
Reliable Power & Cooling for every stage of Data Center operations
Uninterrupted power. Controlled cooling. Reliable heat. Aggreko ensures your data center infrastructure stays resilient—whether you’re building, expanding, or protecting uptime. Wherever you operate, we deliver the solutions to keep you moving forward.