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Data Center Upgrades

We enable data centers to maintain uptime when they upgrade, achieving greater reliability, efficiency, and lifespan.

When data centers need to upgrade or refurbish, downtime isn’t an option. Replacing electrical and mechanical systems in a live environment, without affecting availability, requires careful planning. Our exceptional project management and modular data center equipment allow data center operators to add capacity, not complication.

We provide tailored solutions to help you:

  • Quickly increase capacity to meet demand with no upfront investment
  • Conduct upgrades and load testing to safeguard resilience and performance
  • Refurbish your data center to capitalize on innovations like stored energy and battery technology

With our data center solutions, extra comes as standard

With expertise across the entire data center lifecycle, we help you take the next step in your growth with a strategic upgrade or refurbishment.

Extra innovation

To help you reduce cost burdens by adapting loads to suit demand and by integrating battery storage solutions to maintain power quality and reduce emissions.

Extra expertise

From our global network of data center engineers.

Extra reassurance

With robustly tested, reliable power, HVAC, and dehumidification.

Extra flexibility

With scalable, modular equipment and a responsive global service.

Custom data center solutions at every stage of the lifecycle

Rental data center power and temperature control for upgrades and refurbishments

  • Power generation and electrical distribution to quickly add capacity or maintain availability while you upgrade your electrical and mechanical equipment. We provide gas generators from 365 kVA to 1375 kVA and diesel generators from 30 kVA to 2100 kVA, all provided in space-saving containers.
  • HVAC, temperature control, and dehumidification to keep your environment cool during upgrades or add supplemental cooling as you grow. We provide industrial chillers ranging from 50 kW to 1500 kW, cooling towers, air conditioners, and air handlers.
  • Temporary UPS systems to provide redundancy during an upgrade or refurbishment. Our UPS systems deliver 3 MVA of power in a compact footprint with exceptional efficiency and remote monitoring as standard.
  • Load banks and load testing across the full range of testing levels: from L1 factory acceptance tests right through to L5 where the fully integrated system is tested at full load.

We provide a full range of rental equipment that includes:

Aggreko’s Greener Approach to data center upgrades

At Aggreko, we’re committed to offering the latest technology and expert services to support our customers in their transition to a greener future. Our data center power and HVAC solutions are all designed to increase efficiency while lowering environmental impact.

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

Reduce fuel consumption and cost

Reduce harmful emissions (CO2, NOx, PM)

Reduce noise pollution

Ensure reliability and efficiency

Aggreko

  • Tier 4F diesel generators that work in the same way as the cleanest car engines, limiting carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that deliver the ultimate performance efficiency in one ready-to-install energy system with everything included in a standard container.
  • Gas and dual-fuel generators so you can upgrade data center capacity without the rising costs and inevitable emissions of running diesel generators.

Why do data centers partner with us?

From hyperscalers to edge data center operators, we’ve helped customers around the world add capacity and resilience with our reliable, efficient equipment and deep expertise.

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’re always here to make sure your equipment is performing at its best.

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 slot right into your existing infrastructure, so you can scale up and down as needed.

Expert project management

We’ve completed many upgrade projects on time and on budget – we ensure a seamless migration with no interruptions to your services.

Standardized fleet

We’re the only temporary equipment provider on the market with a standardized fleet – giving you fast installation and consistency you can count on, everywhere.

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FAQs about Aggreko’s data center upgrade solutions

Effective planning and project management are key to the success of your data center upgrade. You’ll need to consider the purpose of your upgrade, from improved data center security to efficiency, sustainability, and meeting customer demand. You’ll also need to consider and plan for any potential risks – these could include power outages and inefficient cooling/HVAC.

Technology moves fast and the way individuals and enterprises use data centers has evolved in the past few years. There has been a dramatic shift from sprawling centralized data centers to edge locations, especially as the places where people work have changed post-pandemic. That’s why modernizing and improving your data center has become a matter of survival.

One of the biggest challenges for data centers hoping to expand is the reality of grid capacity. Even if you have ample physical space and unlimited resources, the main energy grid often simply can’t keep up with power-hungry data centers. Our flexible equipment means you can take control of your own energy, going off-grid with generators and battery solutions to expand with confidence.