Vertiv launches first integrated single-vendor solution for grid flexibility, stable power supply and demand management

New Dynamic Grid functionality combined with Vertiv™ UPS and lithium-ion battery technologies paves the way for new revenues and energy savings.

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of mission-critical infrastructure and connectivity solutions, has introduced innovative Dynamic Grid Support functionality for the Vertiv™Liebert® EXL S1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Combined with the Vertiv™ HPL lithium-ion battery module, it creates the market's first integrated single-vendor solution that combines grid management features with the benefits of UPS and lithium-ion batteries.

Vertiv™ Liebert® EXL S1 with Dynamic Grid Support is now available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The solution enables energy-intensive industries to use UPS systems in a proactive manner. With the rise of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, in addition to conventional methods of power generation, new energy storage services are necessary to achieve sustainability goals, generate additional income and reduce energy bills. The use of the UPS with Dynamic Grid Support and lithium-ion batteries in the event of instability in the electricity grid contributes to reducing the CO2 footprint and to the transition to green energy. With this solution you prevent the imbalance that can arise with renewable energy sources, because it is not always windy and sunny. This guarantees the supply of electricity without making concessions to sustainability ambitions.

The Vertiv™ HPL lithium-ion battery module, which will be available soon in the EMEA region, is compatible with most current and legacy three-phase UPS systems from Vertiv. Vertiv was an early adopter of lithium-ion batteries for the data center. The Vertiv HPL (High Power Lithium) solution marks the first offering with Vertiv's own battery management system with key features designed specifically for modern data centers. This includes optimized interfaces, integrated operating mechanisms and improved application options.

Giovanni Zanei, global offering management director for the AC Power business line at Vertiv, said: “As digitalization continues to increase globally, it is imperative to support our customers with solutions that not only help them adopt alternative technologies in the context of power supply . We must also enable them to monetize their existing assets. This development is critical not only for organizations, but also for our planet. Sustainable solutions for growing digital consumption are an important part of all international efforts to manage the impacts of climate change and build a sustainable infrastructure for the future.”

Data centers and other vital infrastructures, such as telecom networks, Industry 4.0 factories and airports, play an important role in the shifting energy landscape. New ways are emerging to be sustainable, generate income and reduce energy costs. Like from a recent research by the IEA shows, tech companies can play a major role in streamlining electricity consumption. The big technology companies can take the lead when it comes to decarbonizing the power grid by operating more flexibly. This could include shifting workloads to battery storage or other energy reserves to supplement renewable energy sources. But they can also play a role in controlling the demand for energy (demand response).

Liebert® EXL S1 with Dynamic Grid Support provides static and dynamic frequency regulation by controlling power input and battery charge/discharge based on activation thresholds. This solution also supports power demand management services if the control commands for modulating the UPS response relate to the flexibility of power demand control.

Specific controls maintain the necessary levels of energy in the batteries to support critical workloads in the event of an outage. When the Dynamic Grid Support mode is operational, the UPS responds quickly to control commands from the power grid. The total response time between detecting the frequency deviation required to activate the controller and the UPS delivering the required power level is 500 milliseconds. This enables organizations to protect their business-critical applications with stable power supplies. It also helps power grid operators to stabilize variations in system frequencies that occur as a result of the increasing use of renewable energy sources.

The theme Dynamic Grid Support will be discussed in detail during a webinar by the IT Infra sector group on May 20. For more information: Vertiv.com/Grid-Support. Download the white paper How to Maximize Revenues from Your Data Center Energy Storage System with Grid Interactive UPS.