Al needs energy: How Vertiv helps the energy industry stay on track

The blackouts in Spain and Portugal at the end of April made it clear that a stable energy supply is critical for the functioning of telecommunications, data centres, businesses and everyday life.

Artificial intelligence not only consumes a significant amount of energy, but can also help improve the efficiency of energy systems. By analysing large amounts of data, AI is able to detect anomalies in the operation of networks, predict loads and optimise energy distribution. This helps prevent accidents and improve the reliability of energy supply.

These failures have shown how dependent the world is on a stable and reliable power supply. When the grid fails, telecommunications, data centres and others depend on uninterrupted power supply.

UPS and diesel or gas generators have helped most data centres stay up and running during such events, but most companies should be implementing this technology as a fail-safe measure.

Vertiv emphasises that without a reliable and resilient energy infrastructure, the scaling of artificial intelligence cannot take place - it is the foundation of the entire digital era.

⚡ Solutions that keep infrastructure up to date

Among the key areas Vertiv supports in the context of AI and digital transformation are:

- Modular data centres - adaptive to growing computing needs;

- Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) with intelligent control;

- Precision cooling systems that can efficiently handle high-density IT loads;

- Microgrid and power redundancy solutions that increase resilience to peak loads or supply disruptions.

These technologies enable businesses to adapt to the growing demands of AI and ensure the resilience of their infrastructure.

Artificial intelligence doesn't just need energy - it's changing energy itself. Companies like Google, IBM and Chubu Electric are already using AI to optimise grids, forecast demand and integrate renewable sources.

Vertiv supports this vector with solutions that are compatible with digital infrastructure management platforms. In particular, analytics modules that enable real-time consumption estimation, identify bottlenecks and prevent failures before they become a problem.
At a time when energy is becoming a strategic resource and every second of downtime is a loss, Vertiv acts as a reliable partner in infrastructure transformation. Its solutions already support giant data centres, critical infrastructure, telecoms and industry in more than 130 countries.

In a world where digital technologies are becoming the backbone of economies and societies, a reliable energy infrastructure is a key success factor. Vertiv offers solutions that enable businesses to not only meet the challenges of the present, but also to be prepared for future needs.