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Data centres are the backbone of the digital world, powering cloud computing, AI, streaming, and always on digital services. With global data centre capacity continuing to grow rapidly and energy demand rising in parallel, efficient, reliable environmental control has never been more critical.

Nidec Drives delivers advanced VFD solutions that optimise cooling and power related systems, helping data centres maintain uptime, control energy consumption, and meet ambitious sustainability goals.

With cooling and power infrastructure accounting for over 40% of total facility energy use, our HVAC VFD solutions work alongside data centre partners to set new standards for reliability, efficiency, and long term resilience.   

The challenges facing modern data centres 

• Escalating energy demand driven by AI, cloud, and high density computing
• Mission critical uptime requirements with zero tolerance for environmental failure
• Rising cooling loads and peak power constraints
• Pressure to improve sustainability and reduce carbon footprint
• Compliance with strict operational, security, and harmonic standards

As global data centre electricity consumption is projected to approach 11–12% of total global demand by 2030, optimising cooling, airflow, and pumping systems is essential to future proof operations. 

How Nidec Drives optimises data centre performance

Nidec Drives’ VFDs provide precise speed control across cooling and support systems, maintaining exact temperature and humidity conditions while minimising energy waste. By matching system performance to real time demand, our solutions enhance resilience, reduce mechanical stress, and enable scalable growth.

Key benefits for data centres

• Maximise uptime & reliability - Maintain stable thermal and humidity conditions to protect IT assets and avoid costly downtime
• Reduce operating costs - Energy efficient cooling and smart power management lower consumption and operational spend
• Extend equipment lifespan - Reduced vibration and smoother operation protect critical infrastructure and hardware investment
• Ensure compliance & security - Low harmonic VFD options support industry standards and minimise electrical risk
• Boost AI & big data performance - Stable environmental conditions enable high density computing and low latency applications
• Scale with confidence - Flexible VFD architectures adapt seamlessly as capacity and load increase
• Drive sustainability - Lower energy use and reduced emissions support long term environmental goals

The result is a more resilient, efficient refrigeration system with reduced operating costs and improved sustainability performance.

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Thought leadership

How Nidec helps keep data centers cool
Nidec enables efficient, reliable data centre cooling through advanced drive technology and integrated solutions. By combining Variable Frequency Drives with high-performance components, Nidec helps optimise energy use, enhance system precision, and support the growing demands of modern, high-density data environments.

Brochures

Data Centre solutions
This Data Centre Solutions brochure highlights how Nidec Drives provides advanced, energy‑efficient drive technologies and integrated systems for critical cooling applications. It demonstrates how Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motors, and control solutions work together to optimise performance, reduce energy consumption, enhance reliability, and support scalable, future‑ready data centre infrastructure.

HVACR solutions
This HVACR Solutions brochure showcases how Nidec Drives delivers reliable, high‑efficiency variable frequency drives (VFDs) and integrated technologies for fans, pumps, and compressors. It highlights how tailored drive solutions help OEMs, contractors, system integrators, and end users reduce energy consumption, meet global efficiency regulations, achieve fast ROI, and create comfortable, sustainable commercial and industrial environments.