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

Power Infrastructure for Gigawatt-Scale Data Centers

Power availability, reliability, and scalability have become critical challenges for data center developers and operators as AI workloads, high-density computing, and cloud infrastructure continue to drive unprecedented energy demand. In many markets, utility capacity, transmission infrastructure, and interconnection timelines are expanding more slowly than project schedules, making time to power a critical project consideration.

Industrial Service Solutions delivers complete lifecycle solutions for data center power infrastructure, helping customers design, build, operate, and maintain the systems that support mission-critical operations. From utility interconnections, substations, and electrical distribution systems to behind-the-meter power, continuous-duty power generation, energy storage, microgrids, controls, and long-term service support, ISS provides a single-source approach to resilient power infrastructure.

By combining engineering, procurement, construction support, factory-integrated power systems, commissioning, maintenance, and nationwide field service, ISS helps customers accelerate deployment schedules while maintaining the flexibility required for future growth and evolving energy strategies.

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Key Differentiators

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Accelerated Time-to-Power
ISS helps customers address utility constraints and project schedule pressure through factory-integrated power systems, modular deployment strategies, and complete behind-the-meter power solutions engineered for rapid implementation and future expansion.
Complete Lifecycle Power Solutions
We deliver engineering, procurement, construction support, commissioning, maintenance, and field service through a single accountable partner, helping customers streamline project execution and support critical power infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.
End-to-End Power Infrastructure 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 mission-critical 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

As utility interconnection timelines continue to lengthen in many markets, data center developers are increasingly evaluating bridge power, behind-the-meter generation, and hybrid power strategies. ISS supports the engineering and integration of utility interconnections, substations, on-site generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and microgrid controls to help customers accelerate deployment schedules while preserving long-term operational flexibility.

Whether supporting utility-connected operations, island-capable microgrids, or phased campus development, ISS helps customers develop resilient power infrastructure strategies aligned with their operational requirements, utility constraints, and growth objectives.

On-Site Power Generation

Data center developers increasingly require power solutions capable of supporting aggressive deployment schedules, utility-constrained locations, campus expansion, and long-term reliability requirements. ISS designs and integrates behind-the-meter power generation systems capable of supporting bridge power, primary power, backup power, and utility-connected microgrid applications.

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

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

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

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.

Why Data Center Developers Partner with ISS

Faster Path to Power

Factory-integrated power systems, coordinated engineering, and streamlined project execution help accelerate deployment schedules and reduce project risk.

Complete Behind-the-Meter Power Plants

Generation, switchgear, substations, medium-voltage distribution, controls, fuel systems, emissions systems, and balance-of-plant infrastructure delivered through a single accountable partner.

Flexible Infrastructure Strategies

Bridge power, primary power, backup generation, utility-connected microgrids, battery energy storage, and scalable electrical distribution architectures tailored to site-specific requirements.

Lifecycle Support Beyond Startup

Commissioning, maintenance, field service, repairs, upgrades, and long-term asset support delivered through a nationwide service network.

Ready to discuss your data center power infrastructure requirements?

ISS delivers complete lifecycle solutions for data center power infrastructure, including utility interconnections, substations, microgrids, behind-the-meter generation, electrical distribution, commissioning, and nationwide service support. Whether you’re developing a new campus, expanding existing capacity, evaluating bridge power, or planning for future growth, our team is ready to help.

Nationwide Support, 24/7/365

With field technicians and service centers located throughout the Continental U.S., Alaska and Hawaii, Industrial Service Solutions is uniquely positioned to deliver rapid, reliable support.

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

What is behind-the-meter power for a data center?

Behind-the-meter power refers to generation and energy infrastructure located on the customer side of the utility meter. These systems can support bridge power, primary power, backup power, or microgrid applications while helping operators address utility constraints, improve resiliency, and accelerate deployment schedules.

How can behind-the-meter generation accelerate data center deployment?

In markets where utility infrastructure or interconnection capacity is delayed, behind-the-meter generation can provide a faster path to energization. When integrated with utility infrastructure, switchgear, controls, and future expansion plans, these systems can support initial operations while preserving long-term flexibility for the campus.

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.