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Resilient, scalable primary and backup power for mission-critical data center environments

Power Infrastructure for Gigawatt-Scale Data Centers

Data centers depend on reliable, scalable power to support growing AI workloads, high-density computing environments, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical operations. Meeting those demands requires more than generation equipment. It requires an integrated approach to power infrastructure, from utility interconnections and substations to on-site generation, energy storage, controls, and long-term operational support.

Industrial Service Solutions delivers complete lifecycle solutions for data center power infrastructure. Our capabilities span engineering, procurement, construction, system integration, commissioning, maintenance, and field service, providing a single accountable partner throughout the life of the asset.

Whether supporting bridge power deployment, backup generation, utility-connected microgrids, or large-scale campus power systems, ISS designs and delivers solutions tailored to each site’s operational requirements, utility constraints, growth plans, and reliability objectives.

Backed by a nationwide network of service centers and experienced field technicians, ISS provides responsive support for critical power systems across North America, helping data center operators maximize uptime, performance, and long-term asset reliability.

Key Differentiators

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  • Complete Lifecycle Power Solutions
    ISS delivers engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, maintenance, and field service through a single accountable partner, helping customers streamline project execution and support critical power infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.
  • Utility Interconnection to Data Hall Expertise
    Our capabilities span the entire power chain, from utility interconnections, substations, and electrical distribution systems to on-site generation, energy storage, controls, and the infrastructure that powers data center operations.
  • Bridge Power, Backup Power and Microgrid Solutions
    Whether supporting accelerated deployment schedules, emergency backup requirements, or utility-connected microgrids, ISS delivers resilient power solutions designed to meet evolving operational and capacity demands.
  • Mission-Critical Reliability and Resiliency
    ISS designs and supports power infrastructure for hyperscale, AI, colocation, and enterprise data centers where uptime, redundancy, and operational continuity are essential to business success.
  • Scalable Infrastructure for AI and Hyperscale Growth
    Our solutions are engineered to support increasing compute density, growing power demands, and future campus expansion, enabling customers to scale with confidence as requirements evolve.
  • Nationwide Service and Rapid Response Support
    With strategically located service centers and experienced field technicians across North America, ISS provides responsive commissioning, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and long-term asset support.
  • Single-Source Accountability from Concept to Operation
    By integrating engineering, construction, power systems, controls, and aftermarket support under one organization, ISS simplifies project delivery and provides customers with a single trusted partner from concept through operation.
Utility Interconnections and Microgrids
On-Site Power Generation
Electrical Distribution Infrastructure
Controls and Automation
Flexible Power Strategies
Full Lifecyle Support
Utility Interconnections and Microgrids

Utility Interconnections and Microgrids

As data center power demands continue to grow, utility availability, interconnection timelines, and grid resiliency have become critical project considerations. ISS supports the engineering and integration of utility interconnections, substations, on-site generation, energy storage systems, and microgrid controls to create resilient power infrastructure tailored to each site’s requirements.

Whether supporting utility-connected operations, island-capable microgrids, or bridge power deployments, ISS helps customers develop power solutions that balance speed, reliability, scalability, and long-term operational performance.

On-Site Power Generation

On-Site Power Generation

Data center developers and operators require flexible power solutions capable of supporting emergency backup, bridge power, prime power, and utility-connected microgrid applications. ISS Power Systems designs and integrates on-site generation systems tailored to each project’s operational requirements, deployment schedule, and long-term growth strategy.

Current platform offerings include Wabtec-based power systems, with future designs structured to incorporate mtu and other leading generation technologies. Solutions can be configured to support a wide range of capacity requirements, from smaller deployments to multi-unit campuses capable of supporting hyperscale and AI-driven facilities.

Each solution is engineered to deliver the reliability, scalability, and operational performance required by mission-critical data center environments.

Electrical Distribution Infrastructure

Electrical Distribution Infrastructure

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Reliable power delivery requires more than generation capacity. ISS designs and integrates the electrical infrastructure that connects utility power, substations, on-site generation, energy storage systems, and critical facility loads.

Our capabilities include substations, medium-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, protection schemes, transformers, and utility interconnection infrastructure. Depending on project requirements, ISS can deploy integrated, distributed, or centralized architectures that support redundancy objectives, operational flexibility, and future expansion.

Each system is engineered through a common controls philosophy and delivered through a single point of responsibility.

Controls and Automation

Controls, Automation, and Grid-Parallel Capability

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Modern data center power systems require more than generation capacity. They require intelligent coordination between utilities, substations, generation assets, energy storage systems, and critical facility loads.

ISS power solutions can be designed for grid-parallel operation, including import and export functionality where applicable. Optional battery energy storage system integration can also be supported, with anti-islanding handled at the genset and BESS controller level where required.

For data center teams balancing uptime, cost, utility capacity, and sustainability goals, ISS delivers control strategies that support reliable performance across both primary and backup power applications.

Flexible Power Strategies

Flexible Power Strategies

Every data center project faces unique utility constraints, permitting requirements, deployment schedules, and sustainability objectives. ISS helps customers evaluate power strategies that balance reliability, speed to deployment, operational flexibility, and environmental requirements.

Whether the solution includes backup generation, bridge power, utility-connected microgrids, or lower-emissions technologies, ISS works with customers to develop a power architecture aligned with both near-term project goals and long-term growth plans.

Full Lifecyle Support

Lifecycle Support for Mission-Critical Uptime

Data center power reliability does not end at installation. Through a nationwide network of service centers and experienced field technicians, ISS supports customers throughout the full system lifecycle, from planning and commissioning through maintenance, repair, emergency response, and long-term asset management.

ISS lifecycle support can include:

  • Project consultation
  • System engineering
  • Factory integration
  • Commissioning
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Remote monitoring
  • Field service
  • Emergency response
  • Parts support
  • Repairs and system upgrades
  • Long-term service planning

For mission-critical facilities, this full lifecycle approach helps reduce risk, simplify vendor management, and support uptime from day one through long-term operation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Data Center Power Infrastructure, Microgrids & Utility Interconnections

What is data center power infrastructure?

Data center power infrastructure includes the systems required to deliver reliable electrical power to a facility, including utility interconnections, substations, electrical distribution systems, switchgear, generators, energy storage systems, controls, and supporting equipment. These systems work together to support uptime, operational growth, and long-term reliability.

What is a data center microgrid?

A data center microgrid is an integrated power system that combines utility power, on-site generation, energy storage, and intelligent controls within a defined electrical boundary. Microgrids can improve resiliency, operational flexibility, and power availability for mission-critical facilities.

What is bridge power for data centers?

Bridge power is a temporary or supplemental power solution that allows data center operations to begin before permanent utility capacity becomes available. Bridge power can help accelerate project schedules while supporting growing power demands associated with AI, hyperscale, and high-density computing environments.

Does every data center microgrid require a dedicated substation?

Not always. Smaller facilities may be able to utilize existing utility infrastructure, while larger hyperscale and AI-focused campuses often require dedicated substations to support high electrical loads, utility interconnection requirements, and future expansion plans.

How can utility interconnections impact a data center project?

Utility interconnections are often among the most critical factors in project planning. Available utility capacity, transmission constraints, infrastructure upgrades, and interconnection timelines can significantly influence site selection, project schedules, and overall power strategy.

Can data center power infrastructure be designed for future expansion?

Yes. Utility interconnections, substations, generation assets, switchgear, controls, and electrical distribution systems can all be engineered to support future growth, increasing compute density, and phased campus development.

What services does ISS provide for data center power infrastructure?

ISS delivers complete lifecycle solutions for data center power infrastructure, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, utility interconnection support, substation integration, on-site generation, microgrids, energy storage systems, electrical distribution, maintenance, and long-term asset support.

Does ISS provide nationwide service support?

Yes. ISS supports customers through a nationwide network of service centers and experienced field technicians. Our teams provide commissioning, preventive maintenance, repairs, emergency response, upgrades, and long-term service support for mission-critical power infrastructure across North America.

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