Data Centre Magazine April 2026, Issue 43 | Page 87

SUSTAINABILITY

Schneider Electric exemplifies best practice through integrated, software-driven ecosystem management. Rather than merely supplying standalone batteries, Schneider delivers end-to-end Battery Energy Storage Systems( BESS) that seamlessly integrate with its advanced EcoStruxure Microgrid Operation and Advisor platforms. This architecture allows data centres to intelligently orchestrate energy flows, switching between grid power, on-site renewables and battery storage in real-time based on pricing and grid stability.

To meet the extreme power density demands of 2026’ s AI workloads, Schneider couples these BESS
deployments with its new AI-ready Galaxy VXL UPS, which delivers up to 1.25MW in a radically reduced 1.2-square-metre footprint.
By utilising cloud-based predictive analytics, Schneider’ s systems optimise battery charging cycles and enable facilities to actively participate in gridinteractive services like demand response, peak shaving and frequency regulation. This strategic capability transforms energy storage from a sunk operational cost into a revenue-generating asset. Ultimately, Schneider Electric is driving the industry’ s crucial transition, enabling data centres to operate as active, resilient grid participants rather than passive energy consumers.