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Future-proof your data center

By 2025, data centers will consume 20% of the world’s energy supply, providing the digital infrastructure needed for the digital economy. Data centers must adopt green energy solutions for reliable peaking and backup power to drive this digital transformation sustainably. We provide reliable and sustainable solutions at MAN Energy Solutions to meet large data centers’ immense power and cooling demands.

20
%
of world’s power supply in 2025 consumed by data centers
1,67
average PUE of a data center in 2023
18
sec
every 18 seconds people in developed countries will have at least one 'interaction' with a data center by 2025

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Energy supply for data centers – survey report

Estimates suggest that by 2025, data centers might consume as much as 20% of the world’s total energy. This survey report is designed to shed light on the current state of energy supply in data centers and to evaluate the market awareness of our solutions.

We can do it all: green, efficient & reliable power for data centers

Future-proofing a data center requires careful consideration of energy sources, heat utilization, and reliable green energy storage. We develop customized solutions for data center operators, ensuring optimized performance and sustainability. Our turnkey offerings and products enhance your data center’s energy efficiency, delivering lasting value.

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Biofuels and hydrogen offer viable and sustainable sources of energy for data centers.

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Green data centers efficiently utilize their heat output as a storable energy source.

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Proven energy storage and emergency generators ensure constant power and cooling.

Components of future-proof green data centers

Critical components of green data centers include sustainable energy storage, efficient heat management, and dependable reliability during emergencies. Together, these elements form the foundation for sustainable and future-proof data centers. We combine our proven expertise to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique energy needs of your data center.

MAN Medium Speed Engines: empowering your data center for a sustainable future

Engines are the main drivers of sustainable energy generation. Our engines offer a clear path towards net zero emissions for your data centers. By leveraging gas and dual-fuel engines, We empower you to harness today’s and tomorrow’s energy sources, future-proofing your business.

Green

Green fuels power the future of data centers

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Future fuels are ready to be used by data centers to achieve ambitious climate targets. MAN engines enable the flexible use of sustainable green fuels like hydrogen, synthetic natural gas, biofuels, green ammonia, and green methanol. These fuels can be combined with other energy sources to minimize bottlenecks and provide reliable backup power in emergencies.

Step into a greener future

Efficient

Efficient use of space and energy

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MAN engines enable you to maximize your space utilization while ensuring efficient performance. Our compact, low-emission engines provide reliable and sustainable energy solutions for data centers. As emergency power sources, their rapid start-up times guarantee consistent energy availability.

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Reliable

Reliable engines for reliable operations

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In mission-critical environments like data centers, the reliability of engines is paramount for maintaining operational continuity. MAN engines are designed to meet these high standards, providing dependable and efficient energy solutions. As a trusted partner for facilities with rigorous safety requirements, such as nuclear power plants, MAN engines ensure the reliable operation of your data center.

Level up your reliability

MAN engines stabilize the power grid for irish power plants

As the share of renewable energies grows, reliable backup capacity becomes crucial to ensure a secure energy supply. MAN dual-fuel engines respond quickly to any fluctuations in the power grid, thus stabilizing the power grid of the future.

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Reliability during emergencies

Data centers require reliable backup power solutions to ensure uninterrupted operation in emergencies. MAN Energy Solutions offers dependable emergency diesel generators, specifically designed to provide fast start-up, high reliability, and ease of maintenance. Integrating these generators into data center infrastructure ensures seamless operation during power outages and enhances overall performance and durability.

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Efficient use of heat

Efficient heat management in data centers is becoming increasingly important as energy demands rise. Combining Heat and Power (CHP) plants and innovative heat pump technology optimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact by utilizing waste heat generated by data centers. MAN engine-based CHP solutions achieve fuel efficiency of up to 95%. Harnessing these technologies has the potential to significantly improve the energy efficiency of data centers, contributing to global decarbonization efforts.

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It’s a question of flexibility. If a municipal utility has a system like ETES in its portfolio, it can be used to better balance the supply and demand of electricity and heat.

Manfred Wirsum, Head of the Institute for Power Plant Technology, Steam and Gas Turbines, RTWH Aachen University

Green energy storage solutions

Green energy storage solutions like MAN MOSAS, MAN ETES, and Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) are vital for sustainable data centers and grid stability during the transition to renewable energy. MAN MOSAS uses molten salt for thermal storage, while MAN ETES provides heating, cooling, and electricity on demand. LAES offers versatile, large-scale energy storage by utilizing ambient air. These technologies enable a sustainable, efficient, and reliable future for green data centers.

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Your strategic partner for future-proof energy supply

Is your data center up to the challenge? The energy supply landscape is constantly changing, and so do regulatory frameworks. Zero carbon is an ambitious goal, and MAN Energy Solutions is your strategic partner for reaching that target with your data center. MAN systems leverage decades-long expertise in combined heat and power plants to promote sustainable growth in the industry. 

With a notable presence in Germany and the USA, we go beyond the offerings of typical engine suppliers. We integrate comprehensive business development capabilities and harness climate-friendly heat pump technologies. We actively support our data center customers with tailored energy solutions, focusing on efficiency, storage, and heat utilization.

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