Vertiv announces expansion of high-capacity, low GWP free cooling chiller family to support high-density AI and machine learning data centres in EMEA

London, UK [1^st October, 2024] – Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the introduction of the high-capacity models of its Vertiv™ Liebert^® AFC inverter screw chiller range with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. Available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the new models provide up to 2.2 MW of cooling capacity in a single frame, resulting in a smaller carbon emission footprint, requiring fewer units to be installed for capacity, and reducing installation and maintenance time and costs for data centre operators. 

The newest Liebert^® AFC models are high-density, outdoor, free cooling chillers that provide the industry’s highest capacity in a single frame. These future-ready chillers enable hybrid operation for data centres deploying AI and HPC liquid cooling applications, and are compliant with current regulatory requirements in the EU. The chiller is an integral part of the overall Vertiv solution to simplify data centre deployment and management. By pairing the Liebert AFC chillers with chilled water solutions such as Vertiv™ Liebert® PCW perimeter air handler system, Vertiv™ Liebert® XDU coolant distribution unit, Vertiv™ Liebert® CWA thermal wall system, and Vertiv™ Liebert® iCOM™ CWM smart control, operators can efficiently address the cooling needs of colocation and cloud data centre applications. 

"As the demand for AI and HPC deployments grows, customers are increasingly seeking solutions that provide higher cooling capacity within a compact footprint," stated George Hannah, senior global director for chilled water systems at Vertiv. "Our latest Liebert AFC low-GWP chillers reach up to 2.2 MW, in form factor that significantly reduces the time, cost, and complexity of deploying these systems. This solution supports our commitment to environmental responsibility and compliance with the latest regulatory standards, and aligns with our objectives to continue our industry-leading expertise in air and liquid cooling applications." 

Vertiv™ Liebert® AFC offers up to 20% lower annual energy consumption compared to fixed screw solutions. The inverter-driven compressor allows for the reduction of energy consumption and, in particular, the electrical power required during peaks, which in turn allows more power availability for the IT equipment. The innovative regulation algorithms offer accurate control of the fluid delivery temperature to the indoor units, enhancing cooling continuity and reliability. The unit is designed to operate with a more eco-friendly refrigerant R1234ze HFO, which allows data centre owners to comply with the EU F-Gas Regulation 2024/573 and enables customers to support pressing sustainability goals. 

For more information on the Vertiv^™ Liebert^® AFC or other Vertiv thermal management solutions, including direct-to-chip, immersion (coming soon in EMEA), rack, row, room, and heat-rejection technologies, visit Vertiv.com.

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centres, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com. 

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