AVK Commits to Net Zero Power Solutions with Rolls-Royce
In a critical year for sustainable power solutions, AVK and Rolls-Royce Power Systems have announced their partnership has delivered more than 500 HVO-ready generators primarily to the data centre sector throughout 2024.
Such an achievement marks a shift towards sustainable backup power solutions in mission-critical data centre environments. Already, the partnership between both organisations has secured 120 additional orders for HVO-powered generating sets.
With the appetite for sustainable power solutions growing, data centres are having to rethink their approach to power. This is no small feat in an industry traditionally led by diesel generators.
HVO, or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, is a type of biodiesel that can be used as a replacement for diesel. Within the data centre sector, it can be used in data centre backup generation to improve sustainability.
AVK: Leading by design
AVK is currently the UK's fastest-growing supplier of innovative power solutions for data centres in Europe.
By partnering with the Power Systems business division of Rolls-Royce, a global leader in power generation, they have achieved a record-breaking year of sales and collaboration. It highlights a critical step forward in the wider data centre industry’s journey towards achieving net zero operations.
“In an era where sustainability is paramount, our partnership with Rolls-Royce Power Systems sets a new standard for reliable and environmentally friendly prime power solutions,” comments Ben Pritchard, CEO of AVK.
“By providing businesses with access to HVO-powered generators and engineering expertise at-scale, our customers have an immediate pathway to reduce emissions while maintaining the highest levels of resiliency and power reliability and resiliency.”
The collaboration's success is built upon innovative solutions that directly address the data centre industry's dual requirements for sustainability and reliability. HVO-powered generators, which can reduce net CO2 emissions by up to 90%, represent just one facet of their comprehensive approach to sustainable power generation.
As large-scale and energy-intensive businesses strive to meet ambitious climate change targets, AVK reinforces its commitment to reduce carbon emissions through innovative power solutions.
The successful deployment also reinforces Rolls-Royce's status as a global leader in sustainable power generation technology. Together, both companies are continuing to provide innovative prime power solutions that prioritise innovative prime power solutions that prioritise sustainability without compromising reliability.
Powering decarbonisation technologies
Joint offerings from both companies include HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil)-powered generators, which reduce net CO2 emissions by up to 90% and H2 ready gas gensets that are designed to decarbonise the energy mix for data centres, financial institutions and healthcare and industrial sectors.
During the past year, AVK and Rolls-Royce have supported various high-profile projects by providing sustainable, standby power solutions which have garnered strong demand from customers across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Some of their critical deployments include cutting-edge data centres and major London-based commercial real estate developments - all of which are leveraging Rolls-Royce’s advanced mtu Series 2000 and 4000 Gensets, which can be fuelled by HVO.
“AVK and Rolls-Royce have cultivated a robust alliance to address today’s energy challenges,” comments Vittorio Pierangeli, Vice President Global Powergen at Rolls-Royce. “Together, we are meeting the immediate demand for dependable power and paving the way for a more sustainable energy landscape with solutions that our customers can rely on for years to come.”
Looking ahead, the partnership is expected to expand further, with Rolls-Royce currently developing gas engines and power plants for operation with a hydrogen admixture of up to 25% by volume and for operation with 100% by volume.
Deeply committed to climate-neutral technology, these advanced solutions will support AVK’s mission of providing its customers with a viable pathway to net zero, meeting both regulatory requirements and environmental responsibilities.
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