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Press Release04 December 2024Smart InfrastructureZug, Switzerland
Siemens and Compass Datacenters Sign Multi-Year Custom Electrical Solution Agreement, Critical to Achieving Aggressive Scaling Targets for Data Center Construction
Compass Datacenters’ hyperscale campuses rely on modular buildings and a standard kit of parts for efficient, sustainable and cost-effective data center delivery. Siemens has developed a modular medium-voltage skid solution to further accelerate the company’s speed to market.
This innovative design, developed by Siemens and Compass, dramatically
reduces the time required to install critical power systems, enabling faster data center delivery during an era of unprecedented demand. Driven by the
advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), continued progression of cloud
computing, and the explosive growth of global data, the data center market is
projected to grow by double digits through 2030.
Siemens will deliver prefabricated modular
units that include maintenance-free 8DJH 36 gas-insulated arc-resistant
medium-voltage switchgear and transformers. Conserving resources, the design of
the switchgear reduces the need for maintenance and extends the service life of
the equipment, while the compact design increases energy efficiency in
operations. The custom skid solution creates a simplified and standardized
design for easy deployment across a variety of environments.
“Tools like artificial intelligence and cloud services provide great opportunities as well as some challenges in terms of the scale of growth,” says Brian Dula, Region CEO of the Electrification and Automation business at Siemens Smart Infrastructure USA. “At Siemens we are ‘productizing’ the critical components necessary so companies like Compass can build new data centers faster while reducing on-site work and costs. It is the prefabrication, modular, and fungible design of our technology that provides the bedrock needed to meet the demand the industry is calling for.”
Compass builds data center campuses for the
world’s largest hyperscalers, with sites throughout the globe. Heavy reliance
on off-site manufacturing and modular means of construction provides Compass
with the unique ability to deliver large-scale data centers in as few as nine
months, which is critical in this era of high demand.
“This solution is a powerful example of
what this partnership will deliver to Compass customers in the years to come,”
says Jared Day, President and Chief Financial Officer, Compass Datacenters. “The 8DJH 36
solution delivers major efficiency and sustainability advantages that align
with Compass’ strategic anchors and accelerates our timeline for projects.”
The first
installation of this solution will be at Compass’ new data center campus being
developed on the former site of Sears’ headquarters in the Chicago area and is
slated to break ground in the second half of 2025. Siemens’
factory-certified service personnel will offer commissioning and installation
support to ensure seamless integration of the modular solution across all
projects.
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2024, the business had around 78,500 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.