E N D - U S E R I N S I G H T compact footprint , allowing data centres to maximise the number of racks and servers and also enables operating efficiency up to 99 %.
The joint initiative will fall into two key phases . First , existing Conapto installations acquired in 2022 are now being optimised for grid support , with UPS units tailored for end-users to seamlessly integrate into the system . Next , the same solution is currently being implemented at Conapto ’ s Stockholm 4 South locations , enhancing grid support capacity and resilience .
“ The collaboration between Vertiv , Conapto and Fever Energy represents a significant milestone in the data centre industry , and builds on our own 15 year partnership with Conapto ,” said Karsten Winther , President for Vertiv in Europe , Middle East and Africa . “ With the introduction of Dynamic Grid Support , we are empowering Conapto to not only enhance operational efficiency in its data centres , but also contribute to grid stability and sustainability when paired with energy alternatives , marking a significant step forward in the evolution of critical digital infrastructure .”
Stefan Nilsson , Chief Commercial Officer , Conapto , added : “ In line with Conapto ’ s commitment to sustainability and societal contribution , we believe that data centres should not only consume energy but also play an active role in supporting the grid . By introducing Dynamic Grid Support , we can help reduce CO 2 emissions by enabling more renewables to be added to the energy mix . We can also generate new capacity for our customers and deploy it much faster . Our partnership with Vertiv and Fever Energy is testament to this ethos as we work towards creating a more resilient and sustainable digital infrastructure for Sweden and beyond .”
For deeper understanding of the on-going collaboration , we spoke to Stefan Nilsson , Chief Commercial Officer at Conapto .
How has the partnership between Conapto , Vertiv and Fever facilitated the seamless integration and deployment of the solution ? milestone in the data centre industry and builds on a 15-year partnership between Vertiv and Conapto . With the introduction of Dynamic Grid Support , we are not only enhancing operational efficiency in our data centres , but also contributing to grid stability and sustainability when paired with energy alternatives .
What made this particular project successful was the common understanding of what we do and what we wanted to achieve . Vertiv and Fever ’ s total commitment to deliver against our goals has been a key driver for a great partnership . Bringing together the collective knowledge of the entire group has been pivotal in developing the solution and delivering it successfully and on time .
Can you discuss any challenges or obstacles Conapto encountered during the implementation of Vertiv ’ s solution , and how were these overcome ?
We wanted to maximise the potential of the entire capacity of our UPS system to enable us to feed the grid and at the same time secure power for the customer load . This required some bespoke development by Vertiv , integrating a grid controller provided by Fever to detect grid frequency requests and inform the UPS by sending commands to action on those requests – which made the project somewhat different to others . But with the expertise of the Vertiv team , together we were able to address this challenge and achieve the goals that we set . This would not have been possible without the support from the development team at Vertiv .
Apart from this challenge , the project progressed smoothly and on time .
How has the operation of Vertiv ’ s Dynamic Grid Support feature impacted Conapto ’ s ability to contribute to grid stability and the circular economy ?
The need for FFR ( Fast Frequency Response ) grid support is approximately 100MW per hour in the Swedish grid . This project can deliver 3MW which means that it is making a valuable contribution keeping the grid stable and at the same time makes use of assets that would not otherwise be utilised . This is a great way to enhance the circular economy and benefit society by actively contributing to power generation and grid balancing .
How has Conapto ’ s participation in the FFR programme enhanced its role as a proactive contributor to sustainability , and how will this help in meeting the industry ’ s environmental and efficiency compliance standards ?
This project probably won ’ t meet any current environmental compliance standards . . . yet . However , it will play an
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