In response to the demand for artificial intelligence, many major technology companies are accelerating the establishment of data centers in Taiwan, driving the demand for energy management. Eaton, a major uninterruptible power supply (UPS) manufacturer, exhibited two UPS models specially built for data centers at the International Semiconductor on the 4th. Lin Yupei, the new general manager of Eaton Electrical Taiwan and the Philippines, also made his debut. He revealed that in order to meet the needs of semiconductor AI and data center customers, Eaton has doubled its production capacity in Taiwan this year (2024).
The next generation of UPS will have increased power capacity and will introduce thermal monitoring capabilities.
Eton's client list includes top-tier companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. As these tech giants continue to build regional data centers in Asia, Lin Yu-pei revealed, "We currently have several projects underway in Taiwan, and we'll have good news soon."
To meet the high power needs of data centers, Eaton has launched two UPS products: the 93T series UPS and the 9395XR UPS.
• 93T series UPS: An uninterruptible power system designed specifically for data centers, industrial facilities and large commercial buildings, it offers options in different power ranges from 15 to 200kVA (kilovolt-amperes). It uses double conversion technology and has an efficiency of over 98%, effectively reducing energy consumption and operating costs.
• 9395XR UPS: Designed specifically for large-scale AI data centers, it boasts a single-cabinet power output of 2.5MW and occupies 78% less floor space than traditional UPSs. Furthermore, the 9395XR supports integration with lithium batteries for energy storage applications, providing efficient and stable power protection and energy storage for large data centers and AI applications.
Lin Yupei pointed out that in the past, UPS equipment could only generate large power capacity through parallel operation (combining multiple UPS units). The new generation 9395XR UPS increases the capacity of a single unit. The additional space allows customers to place more production equipment. It is said to be the UPS with the largest single unit capacity and smallest size in the industry.
Since a large number of batteries are placed inside the UPS, thermal monitoring becomes important to effectively monitor temperature changes in power facilities, provide early warning and maintenance notifications, and reduce losses caused by unexpected power outages.
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Taiwan's semiconductor sector drives growth, with overseas data center markets becoming a new target.
With the launch of new products, Eaton's main growth momentum this year comes from semiconductor AI and data center customers. To meet semiconductor customers' demand for large UPS, Eaton has doubled its production capacity in Taiwan and is also actively cultivating customers in the steel, cable, and chemical industries.
Looking overseas, Eaton is optimistic about the Southeast Asian data center and infrastructure markets. In particular, in recent years, regional data centers have been established in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. In the Philippines, public infrastructure such as MRT and subway stations have been built to meet the high-quality power needs of various industries.
This article is reprinted with permission from RECCESSARY. The original title is "Eton Unveils Two UPS Models! Entering the Data Center Market: Why is Thermal Monitoring Important?" by Chen Yingxuan. Not covered by the CC license.
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