The shortlisted entries for the ER & DCR Excellence Awards 2023 have been announced, ahead of an awards ceremony set to take place in May.
The awards recognise outstanding products and projects that embrace the latest in innovation, display forward-thinking design and implementation, and champion the highest environmental, safety and energy efficiency standards.
This year’s shortlist represent just a small fraction of the entries received for the 2023 awards, and will now be judged by an expert panel, who will decide the winner for each award.
The shortlisted nominees are as follows:
Data Centre Design & Build Product of the Year
- Bachmann – UPDU Modular Power Distribution Unit
- Siemon – LightVerse high-density fiber optic cabling system
- Stratus Technologies – EcoStruxure Micro Data Center with Stratus ftServer
Data Centre Design & Build Project of the Year
- 2bm – London Institute of Medical Sciences
- DatacentreUK
- Schneider Electric – University College Dublin
- atNorth, SWE01 data center
Data Centre Cooling Product of the Year
- Vertiv – Liebert CWA
- Airedale – Cooling System Optimiser
- Airedale – Cloud Diagnostics
Data Centre Cooling Project of the Year
- 2bm – London Institute of Medical Sciences
- EkkoSense – Telehouse
- nVent Schroff – Cooling system for edge data centre upgrade
- Schneider Electric – University College Dublin
Green Data Centre of the Year
- atNorth, SWE01 data center
- Digital Realty – Cloud House Data Centre
- Novva Data Center West Jordan Location
Energy Efficiency Product of the Year
- Delmatic – DALI-2 Multisensor with BLE Beacon
- QiO Technologies Ltd – QiO Foresight Optima DC+
- Tamlite Lighting – CIRCA High Bay
Energy Efficiency Project of the Year
- Delmatic – Elizabeth Line
- nVent Schroff – Cooling system for edge data centre upgrade
- Zumtobel – Bleckmann
Innovative Project of the Year
- Delmatic – Elizabeth Line
- Proximity Data Centres – Deployment of High Power VR platform
- Sudlows – iomart – Critical cooling upgrade using simulation-based optimisation
Sustainable Project of the Year
- Delmatic – Elizabeth Line
- DSM Group – Rainwater Data Centre
- i3 Solutions – GHG (Green House Gas) Abatement Group
Power Product of the Year
- Bachmann – UPDU Modular Power Distribution Unit
- Megger – Baker ADX automated static motor analyser
- Schneider Electric – APC Smart-UPS Ultra
Power Project of the Year
- ABB Sara Kulturhus
- National Grid T-Pylons
- UK Power Networks – Leicester Square Transformer
- Enersys – University upgrade
Lighting Product of the Year
- Holophane – VMXII
- Mackwell – Cloud-Enabled Scalable N-Light Ecosystem
- Tamlite Lighting – CIRCA High Bay
- Zumtobel – LANOS architectural luminaire
Lighting Project of the Year
- Delmatic – Elizabeth Line
- Ridge and Partners – Alexandra Palace
- Thorn Lighting – Cumbria
- Zumtobel – University College London
Consultancy/Contractor of the Year
- 2BM
- Sudlows
Outstanding Contributor to the Industry
- Adrian Dewick – Datacentre UK
- Andy Hirst – Managing Director of Critical Infrastructures
- Mike Frain CEng FIET MCMI – Electrical Consultant
- Trevor Milner – Technical Manager
This year’s awards are sponsored by Riello UPS, with additional support from Enersys, Glamox Luxonic, nVent Shroff, Schneider Electric, Smart Grid Forums, Spa Communications, and Vertiv.
Winners of the 2023 ER and DCR Excellence Awards will be announced at an awards ceremony on 18th May at Christ Church, Spitalfields, London.
Tickets for the awards night are on sale now via the dedicated ER & DCR Excellence Awards website.
