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Bridging Power Solutions for Data Centers

We partner with hyperscalers, colocation providers, specialty contractors, and facility managers to bridge the gap between data center construction and operation, and grid connectivity. Increase your speed to market without compromising on efficiency, emissions, cost, or reliability.

Powering data centres on your terms

With new facilities regularly being built and existing ones being upgraded, data centres need dependable power that matches their needs, on their schedule. You need to function without being reliant on the current grid capacity or a connection date that could send your entire project off track. We provide complete, turnkey off-grid power solutions, including both equipment and expertise, to give you access to both commissioning power and long-term primary or stand-by power.

We combine our efficient, reliable generators, battery energy storage systems, electrical distribution equipment, and load-on-demand solutions with a deep understanding of your applications, so you can achieve mission-critical goals and:

  • Meet your data centre construction schedule
  • Scale your data centre power to match demand
  • Maintain the best possible availability and service levels
  • Control your emissions and meet your sustainability goals

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Flexible data centre bridging power solutions

Which data centre bridging power solution is best for your business?

Our bridging power solutions encompass a variety of technologies, project configurations and services tailored to your needs, including load on demand, genset loading with battery storage, power generation with alternative fuels, and hybrid power plants.

  • Bridging power supply and electrical distribution packages including diesel generatorsgas generators, and dual-fuel options. With generators from 20 kVA to 1,500 kVA, we deliver the data centre power supply your operations need, even where grid capacity is limited, or a grid connection has been delayed.
  • Hybrid power plant – With Aggreko’s on-site gas-powered system, you get reliable, clean, and low-cost energy on demand. Designed to be a source of continuous power, this solution can be configured with battery storage, connection to the grid, or integration with other renewable sources, and with the option to leverage virtual gas pipelines to displace other more carbon-intensive and expensive liquid fuels.
  • Low emissions power generation technology – With diesel generators able to run on alternative fuels such as HVO, this power generation alternative provides constant, reliable, and efficient power, while reducing carbon emissions. Coupled with a load on demand system configuration, the generators can automatically power up or down according to demand on site, leading to more cost savings, maximised efficiencies, and reduced emissions.
  • Genset loading with battery storage – By using battery storage as the spinning reserve, systems can handle the same load, but with fewer generators. For data centres, this means that battery storage helps to compensate for any disruptions to supply or frequency drops, leading to improved reliability, carbon emissions reduction, significant fuel savings, and enhanced efficiency across all generators that make up the on-site system.

How we can bridge power for data centres with reliable and sustainable solutions

Natural gas generator power plant + grid connection

Build a temporary power plant onsite using the latest in gas generator technology, with optional heat recovery to generate heating for the site.

Battery storage + gas generators + grid connection

Combine renewable energy sources with a power plant including battery storage from 1-2mW blocks

Aggreko’s Greener Approach to bridging power supply

In your data centre, bridging power can increase your agility and give you more control over how you generate and use energy. In this way, our turnkey bridging power solutions can meet you at the intersection of secure power supply and reduced environmental impact, supporting your energy transition and sustainability goals.

We’re committed to offering the latest technology and expert services to support our customers in their transition to a greener future.

Our investment in new technologies such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and alternative fuels, alongside our consultative approach, delivers sustainable bridging power solutions for our customers.

The result? It’s easier for you to improve efficiencies and lower costs, while still guaranteeing uninterrupted service when grid power is unavailable or insufficient.

With rightsized solutions and industry-leading equipment, you can:

Reduce your fuel consumption and costs

Reduce harmful emissions (CO2, NOx, PM)

Reduce noise pollution

Ensure reliability and efficiency

Cleaner power without compromise

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Why do data centres partner with us?

From hyperscalers to edge data centre operations, we have helped customers around the world deal with grid connection delays, low grid capacity, and surging demand.

Global reach

A network of engineers spanning 100+ countries – giving you access to global expertise and refreshingly personal, local service.

24/7 remote monitoring

With Aggreko's Remote Monitoring Service, we are always here to catch issues early and optimise performance

Greener and leaner

We make it easy to adopt cleaner generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and alternative fuels

Modular, scalable products

Plug-and-play scalable products fit right into your existing infrastructure, so you can scale up and down as needed

Experts in bridging power

We'll use our hands-on experience and dedicated teams to partner with you and design solutions that fit your unique needs - from rightsizing your data centre power and HVAC to implementing a tailored solution

Standardised fleet

Our standardised fleet gives you quick deployment, fast installation, and consistency you can count on, anywhere you need.

FAQs about Aggreko’s data centre bridging power supply

Bridging power is designed to bridge the gap–between your grid connection and construction schedule, or between grid capacity and rising demand. Temporary generators can help ensure power is consistently available, while also increasing your flexibility with ways to scale up to meet demand or reduce your fuel costs and emissions.

Data centres consume a huge amount of electricity. As a result, they’re exposed to price volatility and even a small increase can ripple into major expenses. With bridging power, you can move some or all of your power supply off-grid, giving you more control over how you generate power and the associated costs.