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Concepts from 10 MW to 100 MW and more

We have developed data center concepts with a common technical standard. The core is modular facilities of 10–25 MW. For large-scale developments, we have concepts from 100 MW upward.

Fully developed concepts

Standardization is our shortcut to faster and more reliable developments

Most data centers are designed from scratch, every time. That takes time, costs money and creates new risks in every project.

We have done the opposite. With fully developed concepts, we focus our efforts on what really sets sites apart: power, land, permits and customer needs. System architecture, technology packages and quality assurance are reused from project to project. The concepts have been developed together with our technology partner Samkonsult AB.

10–25 MW and 100 MW+

From modular facility to large-scale campus

We work in two size classes. Both are based on the same technical standard, so that experience, suppliers and quality assurance carry over from project to project.

The core

Modular facilities

Fully developed concepts for AI, cloud, colocation and mission-critical IT. Built in phases of 5–10 MW, with a short path from secured site to operation.

10–25MW IT per
facility
Large-scale

Campuses for hyperscale and AI

Concepts for sites where power and land can support much larger volumes. The campus is built out in phases, with its own power infrastructure and space for energy storage.

100+MW IT per
campus
Concept A and Concept B

Two modular concepts for 10–25 MW

Our modular concepts come in two variants, depending on how the development is to be built out and how many customers it is to accommodate.

Phase 1 · 12.5 MWPhase 2 · +12.5 MW
Concept A

Two halls

One hall of up to 12.5 MW IT in the first phase, with its own technical area for power, UPS, cooling and backup energy. A second hall of the same size can be connected when the demand and the power are in place.

2 × 12.5MW IT at
full build-out
Phase 1 · 2 × 5 MWPhase 2 · 2 × 5 MW
Concept B

Four zones

Four operationally separate IT zones of 5 MW, built in two independent phases of 10 MW. A flexible option for those who want to start smaller or host several customers.

4 × 5MW IT at
full build-out
Phased build-out

From one facility to a campus

The same building blocks can be repeated at the same site. This allows a development to grow in step with the power supply, without having to reinvent the technology.

Start

10 MW

First phase in operation, with interfaces prepared for the next.

Full facility

20–25 MW

Full build-out of one concept with two technical areas.

Campus

100 MW and upward

Large-scale developments with a dedicated campus concept, where power and land are available.

Prefabricated power modules
01 · Power and UPS

Factory-built power supply, assembled and tested

Switchgear, transformers, UPS and power distribution are delivered as prefabricated modules that are tested before they leave the factory. Each phase has its own systems, with separate A and B paths according to the required level of reliability.

The systemMV/LV switchgear, UPS, separate A/B feeds and monitoring with open interfaces.
Cooling yard at a data center
02 · Cooling

Hybrid cooling for air and direct liquid cooling

Air and liquid cooling are combined according to load profile and energy efficiency. Fan walls or perimeter cooling handle the air-cooled load, and liquid loops with CDUs cool the racks directly for AI.

The cooling yards are placed at ground level with easy service access, and free cooling and heat rejection are sized for climate, noise and water.

The systemAir cooling, direct liquid cooling and ground-level cooling yards for each technical area.
Data hall with overhead services
03 · Inside the hall

Power, cooling and fiber above the racks

Busways, cooling pipes and fiber run in a coordinated overhead infrastructure with prefabricated connection points. This simplifies installation, expansion and servicing.

The systemBusways, secondary fluid loops, fiber and rack containment.
25, 50 or 100 kW per rack

The rack profile determines layout, cooling and capacity

The same hall can be designed for traditional IT, hybrid and AI. Worked examples for a 12.5 MW IT hall.

Traditional and hybrid

25 kW per rack

Air-cooled or hybrid IT environment for cloud, colocation and enterprise systems.

≈ 500racks per hall
High-density hybrid

50 kW per rack

Higher density with a combination of air and liquid.

≈ 250racks per hall
AI and HPC

100 kW per rack

Direct liquid cooling for the most compute-intensive workloads.

≈ 125racks per hall
A common standard
The same foundation in every project – tailored to every site
Data center with electrical installation

Independent phases

The first phase works without the next having to be built, and the next phase is connected without rebuilding the first.

Backup energy as needed

UPS, battery storage and generator solutions are chosen based on operating scenarios, backup duration and total cost.

Industrialized delivery

Factory and construction site work in parallel, with testing in several stages (FAT, SAT and IST) before operational handover.

The right building for the right site

Single- or two-story design and phasing are chosen based on the property, power and total cost.

Competitively tendered technology

Technology packages and construction contracts are compared on equal terms, with a focus on life cycle cost, delivery time and service.

Technology development

More capacity with less electricity, water and material

We continue to develop our concepts as technology advances. Each solution is assessed against site conditions, operator requirements, reliability and life cycle cost, and introduced early in the project so that the benefit can be verified before we build.

Cooling

Higher cooling temperatures

Liquid cooling and warmer cooling loops that can reduce the need for compressor-based cooling.

Heat recovery

Heat put to good use

Waste heat that can go to district heating, buildings or industry in the local area.

Water

Low water consumption

Cooling systems with low water use and a clear water balance for every site.

Energy

Storage and flexibility

Batteries and power management that can support the grid, with the backup function protected.

Digital

Simulation and metering

Digital models and metering of power, cooling and load variations, from design to operation.

Future-proofing

Built to be upgraded

Modular build-out, well-considered material choices and technical interfaces that make future upgrades easier.

Data center construction site where project team members review drawings and a tablet
Digital ways of working

Inspeqt – AI-powered project platform

We work with Inspeqt, a digital platform that brings documentation, nonconformities and follow-up together in one connected workflow for the entire project.

Data center campus
Shared under NDA

We show the full concept to the right partner

We share drawings, technical specifications and cost estimates with qualified parties under a non-disclosure agreement. Get in touch, and we will schedule a walkthrough.

Site, project or capacity need

Do you want to build or develop with us?

Do you have a site, a project or a need for capacity? We will take it forward together with you, from first idea to completed facility.

Contact us