USA: LS Electric has announced that it has won a contract worth $64 M (WON 96 B) to supply high-voltage switchgear for a microgrid system at a data centre in the United States.
The company said the contract covers 38 kV-class high-voltage distribution panels designed to support continuous 24-hour power operation. Deliveries are expected to begin in December this year and continue through to August 2027. The customer was not disclosed.
The deal comes amid rapid growth in North America’s data centre sector, driven by rising adoption of artificial intelligence and the expansion of cloud infrastructure. This has significantly increased electricity demand, leading to greater interest in on-site microgrids that can operate independently from the main power grid.
Microgrids are self-contained systems that generate, store, and distribute electricity locally, and are increasingly being adopted as data centre operators face long delays of up to three to five years for utility grid connections in the United States.
LS Electric said it is shifting its strategy beyond equipment supply towards becoming a broader smart energy solutions provider, including renewable energy and gas-based generation integration.
The company also highlighted direct current distribution systems, which can reduce power conversion losses by 10–15 % within microgrid setups.
North America currently accounts for more than 40 % of global demand for data centre microgrids, according to the company.
Source: The Korea Times
