AVK launches Capital arm to fund on-site data centre power

AVK Capital will fund and own on-site power infrastructure, with developers buying electricity through long-term PPAs.

Does AI really need more power – or just smarter infrastructure?

As AI strains data centre power supplies, ABB’s Brandon Spencer argues smarter infrastructure could unlock more capacity without simply adding power.

Speed to power: Turning constraints into connection

In many regions, the limiting factor for new data centre capacity isn’t land, capital or demand. It’s time. How quickly can you bring power online?

Could Ofgem’s grid reforms disadvantage smaller data centre developers?

Could Ofgem’s connection reforms fix the data centre queue – or make life harder for smaller developers? Elliott Meighan explores.

nVent to buy Maverick Power for $1.75bn in data centre infrastructure push

nVent has agreed to acquire Maverick Power for $1.75 billion, expanding the portfolio of products it can offer in the data centre space. 

Partners Group takes majority stake in AVK with $1 billion investment

Partners Group, a Swiss-based private equity firm, has taken a majority stake in AVK as part of an initial investment worth more than $1 billion.

The AI power reckoning driving the shift to high-density DC architecture

As AI racks approach megawatt-scale power densities, DC-native architecture could help operators improve efficiency, scalability and resilience.

Ofgem proposes fees to remove speculative data centres from grid queue

Ofgem could soon introduce ‘commitment fees’ and tougher progress checks for data centre projects seeking access to Britain’s electricity network.

Power on paper isn’t enough: Why certainty is the new capacity

Securing enough power is only part of the challenge facing data centre developers. Jamie McAinsh, Founder Director at Aurora Utilities, explains why certainty over...

Why on-site power assembly no longer makes sense

AVK’s Haydock facility takes data centre power assembly and testing off site, helping operators deliver AI-ready capacity faster with less disruption.

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