Vertiv Unveils Outdoor Medium-Voltage UPS for AI Data Centers
What happened
Vertiv announced the PowerNexus MV UPS, a 3.0 MVA outdoor uninterruptible power supply system, on November 12, 2026. This product is designed for AI data centers and will begin shipping in mid-2027. The system integrates battery storage and grid-interactive controls to handle rapid changes in AI power demand and meet utility requirements. Vertiv has demonstrated the system’s capabilities at its research center in Bologna, Italy, but it has not yet been deployed in commercial data centers.
Key details
- PowerNexus MV UPS is rated at 3.0 MVA and operates at 34.5 kV.
- The main power components are housed in a 40-foot outdoor skid, with separate battery containers.
- Backup power options range from one to four hours, with up to 98.5% peak efficiency.
- The system is intended for new AI data centers or expansions, not for low-voltage retrofits.
- Vertiv plans to open a Medium Voltage Laboratory for further testing and demonstrations in 2027.
Why it matters
Operators of AI data centers, including colocation, neocloud, and hyperscale providers, can use this system to comply with stricter utility requirements for grid interactivity and power quality. The integrated design may reduce the need for separate battery storage procurement and free up indoor space for computing equipment. Customers planning new data center capacity or expansions now have a medium-voltage backup and power quality option that has been demonstrated but not yet commercially deployed.