Understanding BESS: Battery Energy Storage Systems for data centers
We define what BESS is, describe trends driving adoption, and explain its components, functions, use cases, and architecture considerations.
Whitepapers & Reports - Critical Power
The largest data center whitepaper library in the world
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Packaging Your Power: An Insider’s Look At Data Center Backup Generator Enclosures
Kohler Special Report
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Wired for change: Data centers' dynamic shift to hybrid power solutions
Data centers are simultaneously facing multiple disruptors in their power architecture and operations
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Powering the Data Center of the Future
The need for data, storage and connectivity is rising exponentially
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Renewable fuels - the reliable and risk-free source of sustainable mission-critical power
Next-generation renewable fuels can reduce carbon emissions by up to 90%.
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Emerging Energy Storage Technologies
The accelerated adoption of renewable energy
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Enhancing UPS Reliability With the Advantages of Distributed Battery Systems
The Critical Role of Batteries in UPS and Infrastructure
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The fundamentals of hydrogen for electric power generation
The rising interest in hydrogen for energy production
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The iPDU Handbook
A definitive guide to intelligent Rack Power Distribution
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Runtime Optimization
As data centers reduce UPS runtimes, the right batteries become more critical
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A Comprehensive Guide: U.S. Codes and Standards for Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Explore the importance of codes and standards
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The race to resilience
Navigating options to reduce risk, manage running costs and balance sustainability
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Strengthening mission-critical microgrids with a battery energy storage system
All you need to know about data center standards
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Power Management for Edge Data Centers With Rack Power Distribution Units (rPDUs)
The importance of power distribution at the edge
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A definitive guide to intelligent rack power distribution
The intelligent rack power distribution unit (rack PDU) that has revolutionized data centers
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UPS interacting with the grid can do more for data centers
Understand the benefits of new UPS systems capable of interacting with the grid
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Uptime on the Line?
Opportunities for power and temperature control based on research insights from 700 European data center consultants
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Enhancing resiliency for the energy transition
Understand the critical role and benefits of dual purpose resiliency microgrids
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Case Study: Africa Data Centers leverage bespoke power modules to support 10MW facility in legacy building
The 2.4MW xModular units bring a new solution to the African market
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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems for the Network Edge
Stop critical systems that sustain your business operations from going down.
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The State of the Grid
Reviewing energy solutions for evolving digital infrastructure power needs
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The Affordable Microgrid
Securing electric reliability through outsourcing
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Case Study: Microsoft's San Jose Data Center
An Important Step on the Road to Net-Zero
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Power Monitoring and Metering
Understanding your facilities power consumption can lead to a more efficient data center
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Renewable Energy in the Data Center Industry
Exploring the short- and long-term impact renewable power sources have on the architecture of the data center power train
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Smart Cities Run On Smart Power
How remotely managed power distribution can reduce power consumption in Smart Cities
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How Kohler Power has helped data center customers increase sustainability
A case study looking at how Kohler Power helped data centers overcome ESG hurdles
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EPA emission standards for diesel generators
A whitepaper detailing the Environmental Protection Agency's emission standards for diesel generators