Delivering Integrated Power Solutions for Greenfield and Brownfield Data Centers

By Hannah Kaplan, Chief Commercial Officer, Power Management Division, Integrated Power Services

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Power Infrastructure as a Strategic Data Center Asset

The rapid global expansion of data centers, driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and electrification, has elevated electrical infrastructure from a supporting role to a mission-critical system. Power availability, reliability, and maintainability now directly impact uptime, revenue, and scalability.

Data center owners and operators face increasing pressure to:

• Bring capacity online faster
  
• Manage higher load densities
  
• Reduce operational risk
  
• Extend the life of existing electrical assets

Meeting these demands requires an integrated approach to power systems, not fragmented vendors or disconnected services.

Integrated Power Solutions for Greenfield Data Centers

For greenfield data center developments, speed and certainty are critical. IPS Power Management supports accelerated project execution by integrating power equipment, engineering, and field services under a single commercial and operational framework.

Greenfield Capabilities Include:

1. 01Low, medium, and high-voltage breakers
   
2. 02Switchgear and transformers
   
3. 03Protection and control systems
   
4. 04Factory testing and commissioning
   
5. 05Installation and startup services
   
6. 06Critical spare parts management

By coordinating sourcing, testing, installation, and commissioning through one partner, IPS Power Management helps reduce schedule risk, eliminate handoff delays, and support faster energization, allowing operators to realize revenue sooner.

Modernizing and Maintaining Brownfield Data Centers

As data centers age and power demands increase, brownfield facilities require specialized expertise to maintain reliability while minimizing downtime. IPS Power Management delivers targeted services that extend asset life and improve performance without disrupting operations.

Brownfield Services Include:

• Predictive and preventive electrical testing
  
• Retrofit and modernization programs
  
• Protection and control upgrades
  
• Engineering assessments and system studies
  
• Spare parts strategy and inventory support
  
• 24/7 emergency response

These services enable operators to align legacy electrical infrastructure with today’s high-density, mission-critical workloads while controlling capital and operating costs.

Lifecycle Power Management Across Data Center Environments

Across both greenfield and brownfield data centers, IPS Power Management provides lifecycle-based asset management supported by data, diagnostics, and field expertise. This approach allows operators to make informed decisions about maintenance, upgrades, and capital planning.

Lifecycle Benefits:

• Reduced operational risk
  
• Improved uptime and system reliability
  
• Better visibility into asset condition
  
• Optimized capital and maintenance planning
  

By combining engineering insight with field execution, IPS PMD helps data center operators manage power systems not just at startup—but throughout their full operational life.

Featured Snippet: What Are Integrated Power Solutions for Data Centers?

Integrated power solutions for data centers combine equipment sourcing, engineering, testing, installation, and lifecycle services under a single provider to reduce risk, accelerate deployment, and improve long-term reliability for both greenfield and brownfield facilities.

Powering the Next Generation of Digital Infrastructure

As data centers continue to scale in size, complexity, and strategic importance, reliable power systems are essential. Integrated Power Services’ Power Management Division remains focused on delivering the products, services, and operational excellence required to support this next generation of digital infrastructure—safely, reliably, and at speed.

Key Takeaways

• Data center power infrastructure is now a strategic business asset
  
• Greenfield projects benefit from integrated sourcing, testing, and commissioning
  
• Brownfield facilities require modernization and lifecycle services to stay reliable
  
• A single, integrated power partner reduces risk and improves uptime
  
• Lifecycle power management supports smarter capital and operational decisions
  

About Integrated Power Services

Integrated Power Services (IPS) is a leading provider of engineered power solutions, field services, and lifecycle asset management for critical electrical infrastructure. Through its Power Management Division, IPS supports data center operators with end-to-end power expertise—from initial deployment through long-term operation. To learn how IPS can support your data center power strategy, speak with an IPS power management specialist today.