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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Technology group W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants have developed an innovative \u201cGenerator-to-Chip\u201d approach to help U.S. data center developers and operators bring scalable power capacity online faster. Designed around the AI load, the approach aligns onsite power generation, electrical infrastructure, automation, engineering and project execution from the outset. By connecting the power pathway from generation and electrical distribution to digital monitoring and the IT load, the approach reduces handoffs, improves coordination across critical interfaces and provides greater execution certainty. The combined solution can accelerate project schedules compared to traditional, sequential delivery models.<\/p>\n
Driven by accelerating investment in AI, demand for new data center capacity is growing rapidly across the United States. At the same time, lengthy grid interconnection timelines and delays in critical power infrastructure are slowing projects and increasing the need for coordinated solutions that can deliver dependable power where and when it is needed.<\/p>\n
W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 provides flexible, modular engine power plants that can deliver reliable onsite power generation, start rapidly and scale as data center demand grows. Schneider Electric contributes the integrated electrical architecture, automation and digital power management that coordinate power from generation to the AI load. Stanley Consultants provides technical and advisory services across the data center lifecycle, including engineering, permitting, design coordination, construction management, commissioning oversight and climate resilience expertise.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor many data center projects, power has become the schedule. Developers need reliable solutions that can be planned, built and delivered at the pace that AI growth demands. This innovative, integrated approach marks a significant step forward: by bringing our complementary capabilities together from the outset, we can simplify execution, reduce handoffs and shorten timelines. Most importantly, it gives customers a faster, clearer path from project planning to operational capacity,\u201d says Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Americas, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy.<\/p>\n
\u201cAI growth is increasing the scale and speed required of data center power infrastructure,\u201d said Melton Chang, Executive Vice President, Power Systems at Schneider Electric. \u201cAn AI Energy Park starts with the load and coordinates generation, electrical infrastructure, automation and digital technologies as one system. This gives developers a scalable, grid-flexible path to bring high-density AI capacity online faster.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to be part of a team that is focused on meeting our client\u2019s business outcomes and community needs,\u201d says Lance Sulzen, Vice President and Energy Market Leader at Stanley Consultants. \u201cIntegrated solutions help deliver functional, resilient and scalable facilities effectively and efficiently. Taking a collaborative delivery approach helps us better identify risks, streamline interfaces and improve delivery confidence from concept to commissioning.\u201d<\/p>\n
W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants collectively bring expertise in power generation, electrical distribution, digital control and project execution that is relevant to modern data center development. Together, these capabilities demonstrate how data center operators can address requirements for speed, reliability, scalability and operational flexibility across grid-connected, islanded and hybrid configurations.<\/p>\n
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About Stanley Consultants Media contact: <\/strong><\/p>\n Heather Yount About W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4<\/u><\/strong> Katri Pehkonen\u00a0 All W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 releases are available at www.wartsila.com\/media\/news-releases<\/a> and at news.cision.com\/wartsila-corporation<\/a> where also the images can be downloaded. Use of the image(s) is allowed only in connection with the contents of this press release. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 images are available at www.wartsila.com\/media\/image-bank<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n About Schneider Electric www.se.com<\/a><\/p>\n Media contact: mediarelations@se.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/u><\/strong>Improving Lives Since 1913<\/em>. Stanley Consultants is a values-based, purpose-driven engineering consulting firm with more than 110 years of helping clients and communities solve complex challenges. A known innovator and trusted partner, it works closely with clients and other industry leaders to plan, design, manage and optimize infrastructure and energy projects \u2014 providing solutions that help clients manage risk, prioritize investments, and deliver resilient infrastructure for today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.stanleyconsultants.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,900 professionals in 199 locations in 78 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2025, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s net sales totalled EUR 6.2 billion. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.\u00a0
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<\/u><\/strong>Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world\u2019s most sustainable companies.<\/p>\n
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