Vertiv to deploy a 150 MW renewable energy-fuelled and grid-interactive data centre to support the colocation provider’s growth.
Vertiv has established a new legal entity in Norway, further strengthening its partnership with colocation provider Green Mountain and supporting its rapid growth in Northern Europe. This strategic move is a testament to Vertiv’s commitment to delivering sustainable and scalable infrastructure to meet the increasing demands of customers and end users.
As part of its expansion plans, Green Mountain has embarked on the ambitious OSL2-Hamar project which involves the construction of a cutting-edge data centre in Hamar, Norway. Recognised as being one of the greenest providers in the industry, the OSL2-Hamar site will be powered by 90 MW of renewable hydropower energy, with the potential to scale up to 150 MW to accommodate future growth, and will be enabled to provide balancing services to support the grid. The facility is scheduled to deploy its first 30 MW building in November 2023.
“The OSL2-Hamar project is a monumental challenge that requires collective efforts and strong partnerships; thus we extend our sincere appreciation to Vertiv for its exceptional support. Vertiv’s unwavering commitment and expertise has been instrumental in driving the success of this initiative and we value their partnership in shaping the future of environmentally friendly data centres,” said Svein Atle Hagaseth, CEO, Green Mountain.
“This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to delivering cutting-edge data centre technologies and exceptional customer support. Together, we are shaping the future of data centres while driving innovation, enhanced efficiency, and business growth,” said Karsten Winther, President, Vertiv for EMEA.
As part of the latest expansion, Green Mountain has deployed Vertiv Liebert EXL S1 UPS with Dynamic Grid Support and advanced battery storage systems, supporting the adoption of on-site hydropower energy and enabling grid balancing services. Each Green Mountain site is carefully designed and tailored to meet specific customer needs while constantly raising the bar for energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
