How are AVK and LMPH Powering Data Centres Sustainably?

AVK and Landmark Power Holdings (LMPH) have signed a memorandum of understanding agreement to deliver both low carbon, behind-the-meter and key power solutions to data centres.

The initiative marks an industry-leading moment for the UK and builds on the existing pilot installation activity and the successful partnership between Landmark, ASCO and Rolls-Royce. 

With a crucial demand for more sustainable power solutions in data centres, AVK’s newest venture aims to support LMPH’s endeavour to combine carbon capture with Rolls-Royce’s mtu gas reciprocating engines and ASCO’s innovative carbon capture technology.

“This strategic agreement represents a major step in AVK’s commitment to delivering sustainable power solutions for the rapidly growing data centre industry,” says Ben Pritchard, CEO, AVK-SEG. “It is the next step in preparing for the future of microgrids and dispatchable power – essential as hyperscalers and AI infrastructure drive unprecedented energy demand. 

“Flexpower Plus complements our full power chain capabilities perfectly, including our work on prime power and microgrids, as well as standby and modular power pods. 

“By combining AVK’s engineering and delivery expertise with Landmark’s ASCO’s, and Rolls-Royce’s technologies proven carbon capture and power  technology, we are creating a brand new route to reliable, low-carbon energy that will not just meet the urgent need for sustainable data centre power solutions but also pave the way for future ground-breaking developments.”

Supplying Innovative Power Solutions

As one of the largest and fastest-growing suppliers of cutting-edge power solutions for data centres in the UK and Europe, the collaboration with LMPH utilises the company's efficient low-carbon power plants using its patented FLEXPOWER PLUS® technology, which transforms regular gas-fired generation into green, scalable and distributed power solutions.

In the distribution of FLEXPOWER PLUS®, LMPH work alongside ASCO for advanced carbon capture technology as well as Rolls-Royce for high performing reciprocating gas and diesel engineers via its mtu. Combined these support the AVK-LMPH initiative, allowing for a strong R&D foundation and stable supply system. 

The agreement between the companies positions them at the forefront of energy innovation, bringing together proven carbon capture technology and power infrastructures. Doing so, AVK and LMPH aim to focus their capabilities towards answering the question: how can power within data centres be decarbonised while maintaining reliability for efficiency? 

The assembled approach creates the groundwork for the upcoming generation of microgrids and dispatchable power systems and provides offtake opportunities for carbon sequestration and utilisation. Elements which are crucial as hyperscale and AI infrastructure push the outstanding energy demand

Expanding across the UK and Europe

The agreement currently spans three years, but there is potential for it to be extended. The companies will distribute mtu gas reciprocating engines supported with ASCO carbon capture, fused into the microgrid system. 

AVK is taking the lead on the design, planning, implementation and maintenance services. These include front-end engineering, procurement and construction. Whilst LMPH brings a wide range of experience from the company's operational 10MW peaking plant in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire.

The site shows how carbon capture can be practically developed with mtu reciprocating engines. FLEXPOWER PLUS® has already been disseminated, at large, across the area.

Further expansion is planned across the European Economic Area, including the EU, Norway and Iceland.

Mick Avison, Founder and CEO at LMPH, notes: “Patented in the UK, EU and US, our FLEXPOWER PLUS® has already demonstrated its effectiveness at scale, and this agreement with AVK, besides the existing Partnership with ASCO and Rolls-Royce, allows us to bring that proven capability to the demanding data centre sector. 

“With these BTM power solutions, we are pushing forward together in delivering on a joint vision for decarbonising data centres without compromising on resilience.”