Vertiv teams up with Tecogen to enhance data centre cooling

Vertiv has announced a global partnership with Tecogen to offer advanced natural gas-powered chiller technology to data centres worldwide.

As the demand for power required for Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing increases, the pressure on existing power grids has become more pronounced, particularly in regions where demand outstrips supply. The partnership between Vertiv and Tecogen aims to address these power constraints by facilitating the deployment of Tecogen's natural gas-powered chiller technology, which has been proven over 40 years in applications such as healthcare and process cooling.

George Hannah, Senior Director of Chilled Water Systems at Vertiv, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. "We are excited to partner with Tecogen to bring innovative cooling solutions to our customers," said George Hannah. "Integrating Tecogen's technology into our portfolio allows data centre operators to overcome power constraints, optimise energy usage, and confidently expand their AI capabilities."

For Tecogen, this collaboration provides an opportunity to scale up its presence within the data centre market. Abinand Rangesh, Chief Executive Officer at Tecogen, highlighted the mutual benefits of the partnership. "This relationship is advantageous for both parties," he stated. "For Tecogen, having a world-renowned partner like Vertiv enables us to scale rapidly in the data centre market. By combining Vertiv's expertise in end-to-end data centre thermal systems with Tecogen's proven natural gas-powered chiller technology, the collaboration offers a compelling value proposition for data centres aiming to enhance performance while managing energy consumption effectively."

The cooperation seeks to leverage alternative energy resources, aiming to reduce reliance on the main power grid, providing a cost-effective and resilient infrastructure solution. Vertiv, with over 60 years of experience in cooling, power, and IT management for data centres, sees this collaboration as an opportunity to augment its portfolio and address the critical power and cooling needs of data centres globally.