FEATURE: DATA CENTRES
PREFABRICATED DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS ARE MODULAR, PRE- ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS THAT CAN BE RAPIDLY DEPLOYED TO MEET THE GROWING DEMANDS OF AI- DRIVEN WORKLOADS.
Compass Datacenters is leveraging Schneider’ s prefabricated infrastructure to accelerate its time to market. By opting for Schneider’ s innovative preassembled solutions instead of traditional ground-up construction, the operator was able to significantly reduce deployment timelines, enabling faster operations to meet increasing customer demand.
Scalability
Prefabricated data centres can be scaled up as a data centre clients’ needs grow. Hyperscaler clients may opt for prefabricated modular solutions when deploying data centres of 10MW or greater, utilising designs that feature repeatable modules for electrical rooms, cooling spaces and more.
Predictable efficiency and cost
Data centres built with standardised designs and pre-engineered components achieve more consistent performance across deployments, minimising the variability and unpredictability often associated with traditional construction. Prefabricated data centres deliver optimised performance right out of the box, providing more predictable cooling capabilities and energy usage. In fact, prefabricated data centres equipped with chilled-water and free cooling systems are able to achieve a PUE of less than 1.5, setting a new standard for energy efficiency.
What’ s more, with pre-engineered designs and components, these solutions minimise unexpected expenses associated with traditional construction, such as on-site delays and material overruns. Factory assembly allows for accurate cost estimates and reduces costly modifications during deployment. All Schneider Electric solutions are factory tested before deployment. Moreover, predictable energy efficiency and operational performance allow operators to forecast long-term expenses with confidence, supporting better budget planning, more accurate ROI analysis, and a clear path for sustainable growth.
Sustainability
Prefabricated data centres offer significant sustainability benefits, making them an environmentally responsible choice. By employing modular construction methods, these facilities generate considerably less waste compared to traditional builds, and their right-sized designs ensure optimal resource utilisation, avoiding the energy and space inefficiencies of overbuilding.
In addition, prefab solutions support remote monitoring and management, enabling operators to optimise energy use and cooling systems for greater efficiency. Plus, prefabricated components have a long-life
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