ECOMAX MODULAR ®

POWER PLANTS FOR

D ATA C E N T E R S
M A X I M I Z E P O W E R R E L I A B I L I T Y, W H I L E R E D U C I N G
EMISSIONS AND ELECTRICITY COSTS

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 ON-SITE POWER SOLUTIONS FROM AB

In recent years the use of gas engines in data centers has started to gain
traction due to the dramatically improved engine performance combined with
significantly lower emissions and ongoing operating costs when compared
with diesel fired generation.

At AB, a global, leading supplier of modular on-site power plants we offer

power plant solutions specifically designed for data center applications.

Whether you require fast start for standby operation in the event of a grid
outage, or 24/7 operation as the primary power source for the data center, our
modular systems are the ideal power solution.

Our purpose designed energy plants include power only solutions that can
run either in parallel or independently from the grid, as well as CHP solutions
that can deliver power, heat and cooling to the data center.

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According to a recent report, data centers are responsible for between
1-1.5% of increasing global electricity usage, approximately 200,000
GWh/yr, which amounts to 0.3% of human generated CO2 emissions.
As data traffic and the number of people connected to the world wide web
has steadily increased, the capacity of data centers grew from around 11
million facilities in 2006 to 18 million in 2020.
Depending upon the expected data traffic and equipment to fulfil certain
uptime requirements, these facilities can range in size from small 100 ft²
cabinets up to massive 400,000 ft² “hyperscale” warehouses.
Data centers need to achieve unprecedented levels of uptime to keep pace
with modern business demands.
Data centers are distinguished by their availability and are classified by tiers,
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SCENARIO
a system used to describe specific kinds of data center infrastructure in a
consistent way: Tier 1 is the simplest infrastructure, while Tier 4 is the most
complex and has the most redundant components.
The global amount of digital information doubles every two years implying a
matching increase in data center infrastructure.
Data centers must be most flexible in terms of expansion and hardware
upgrades and, at the same time, have a highly efficient, reliable and modular
infrastructure, including expandable power supply.
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WHEN THE GRID IS NOT ENOUGH
The ever-increasing power demand is causing many electric utilities to
struggle with the supply of power required by a data center. Rather than delay
a project, or invest in expensive grid upgrades, it will be more cost effective
to invest in an modular power plant that can run independently as well as in
parallel with the grid.

HOW TO LOWER ENERGY COSTS,

WHILE ALSO REDUCING
EMISSIONS
About half of the energy consumed in a data center is used by computing
servers. Another 40 percent goes to cooling these servers.
The need for a tremendous amount of electricity results in very high energy
costs. These facilities require the highest levels of reliability to ensure
continuous operation.

That’s why ECOMAX® is the perfect solution for data centers. Trigeneration
is an extension of the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) concept: CHP allows
the simultaneous production of electricity and heat; trigeneration takes this a
step further by providing cooling via an absorption chiller, using waste heat
from the generator as its energy source.

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 HOW DOES IT WORK

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 ECOMAX® NATURAL GAS SOLUTION

ECOMAX® Natural Gas solution is the technological and market leader for modern modular on-site power generation, cogeneration and trigeneration
plants that achieve maximum performance and reliability.
ECOMAX ® CHP and on-site power plants, using Jenbacher generating sets, are purpose designed for data center applications optimized for rapid installation
and start up.

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 MAIN BENEFITS OF AN ECOMAX® SYSTEM

• Maximum power reliability

• Maximum energy cost savings thanks to a higher overall energy efficiency
• Compact plug-and-play solution with lower costs, risks, design time, installation and start-up
• Modular power plant configurations from 1 MW to 30 MW+ specifically designed for data center applications
• Fast start gas engine option available: a full 3 MW of electric output achieved in less than 45 seconds
• Fast transient response helps maintain power quality during island operation
• Resilience during prolonged utility outages: in the event of major grid failures, a natural gas power plant can continue to operate without fuel
supply concerns.
• Monetization of generation assets: minimize electricity costs or generate revenues from power sales and demand management
• Dramatically lower emissions compared to diesel power
• Flexibility of continuous running hours
• Optional absorption chiller module
• Direct financing through AB, or third party PPA available

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SERVICE
Thanks to our staff of specialized technicians operating around
the world, AB guarantees constant support of each plant
installed throughout its life cycle.
AB Service advantages:
• Single source of responsibility
• Fully IoT enabled plant
• 24/7 remote monitoring support and online diagnosis
• Availability and supply of original spare parts
• Global service organization capable of complete plant support
• Global network of spare parts warehouses
• Fast turnaround for repairs, updates and overhauls
ABOUT US
AB: THE EXPERIENCED, LEADING MANUFACTURER OF MODULAR,
ON-SITE POWER AND COGENERATION PLANTS; COMMITTED TO THE
ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE BIOFUEL AND EMISSION
CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES.
Since 1981 we have been working side by side with our customers to help them
become more competitive through improved energy efficiency and reduced
emissions. Our manufacturing know-how and capabilities producing
best-in-class power plants, combined with exceptional service support
for the life of a project is unmatched in the industry. This ensures maximum
performance and reliability of the products we bring to market.
Our main production and engineering activities are concentrated in the
modern industrial center of Orzinuovi (located near Milan in Italy), with
facilities covering over 34,000 m² (366,000 sqft²). The Group has over 1,000
employees with direct subsidiaries in 21 countries around the world.
Building on our leadership position in the cogeneration sector we even
developed gas cleaning and conditioning systems for siloxane removal and
landfill gas treatment.
Our commitment to biofuels is furthermore substantiated through the
development of modular Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) upgrading solutions.
This either for injection in natural gas grids or for liquefaction. Most recently,
our ongoing commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of our
products has culminated in the strategic acquisition of a company specialized
in the design, construction and installation of emission control technologies.
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