Prevalon Energy and Emerson join forces to advance data centre energy solutions

Prevalon™ Energy LLC, a front-runner in integrated battery energy storage systems, has joined hands with Emerson, a renowned force in industrial technology, to enrich energy solutions for the international data centre sector. The strategic collaboration promises a leap towards advanced, unified energy systems tailored for the ever-evolving digital landscape.

This formidable alliance merges the capabilities of Prevalon’s HD5™ Energy Storage Platform and the insightOS™ Energy Management System with Emerson’s trusted Ovation™ Automation Platform. This integration fosters a streamlined approach to ensuring energy resilience, grid reliability, and enhanced system intelligence, specifically benefiting hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centres.

The collaboration was heralded by Tom Cornell, president and CEO of Prevalon, who views this as a pivotal moment for data centre energy systems. The convergence of storage, management platforms, and Emerson’s power plant control prowess aims to offer unparalleled reliability and efficiency in a world increasingly driven by electricity and digital technologies.

Adding to this, Michael McManus, the chief strategy officer at Prevalon Energy, highlighted the transformative potential of this union. The partnership is set to reshape the landscape of power production, storage, and delivery, creating a robust infrastructure vital for mission-critical data centre operations worldwide.

Bob Yeager, president of Emerson’s power and water solutions business, echoed this enthusiasm. By combining Emerson's industry acumen with Prevalon’s cutting-edge energy storage innovations, data centres are poised to achieve groundbreaking levels of efficacy, resilience, and environmental friendliness.

"This collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering integrated technologies that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy," noted Yeager.

Prevalon and Emerson's teaming agreement outlines a collaborative roadmap for integrating advanced control, automation, and energy storage systems for data centres on a global scale. Together, they will drive marketing, development, and customer interactions to fast-track the inclusion of next-gen energy technologies within data centre applications.

Through these joint efforts, both firms anticipate an accelerated journey toward sustainable energy solutions that will redefine how data centres operate, catering to the ever-increasing demands of the global market.