Ampowr, among the Netherlands’ leading Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Energy Management System (EMS) providers, announces its collaboration with the Dutch Data Center Association (DDA).

“We are excited about the prospects this partnership brings. The data center sector is rapidly evolving, and such innovation requires smart solutions. In the short term, we will focus on solving congestion challenges and improving operational excellence in existing centers, while in the long term we aim to develop scalable energy solutions for the data centers of tomorrow. At Ampowr, we have our eyes set on the future of energy management, and we look forward to working with the DDA to accelerate the energy transition in the sector,” said Nešo Nedić, Sales Director Benelux at Ampowr, on the partnership.

The DDA is the leading industry association for data centers in the Netherlands, representing 38 data center operators. As the scale and scope of data centers continue to grow alongside the Netherlands’ digital infrastructure, reliable and efficiently managed energy becomes increasingly essential.

Ampowr and Dutch Data Center Association sign partnership

The Growing Importance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Data Centers

Data centers operate around the clock and process vast volumes of data, making reliable, efficient, and resilient energy management essential. This is where Ampowr’s all-in-one energy solutions have the potential to be gamechangers for the industry.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) play an increasingly vital role in modern data center energy strategies by providing robust emergency power capabilities while simultaneously enabling smart energy management integration. Ampowr provides high quality systems and software extensively tested to European and International standards, including several relevant ISO certifications such as ISO 27001 (cybersecurity), ISO 55001 (reliability), ISO 45001 (safety), and ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 9001 (quality).

Given the highly sensitive nature of the information involved, a cybersecure Energy Management System (EMS), such as Ampowr’s in-house developed and externally penetration-tested Cosmos EMS, is a critical component for safeguarding both operational continuity and data integrity.

As a brief summary of the benefits of Ampowr’s solutions for data centers:

  • Energy availability: BESS ensures energy availability in the event of grid disturbances or outages, significantly reducing downtime.

  • Peak shaving: Store energy in the battery system during low demand and discharge it during peak periods to reduce energy costs, prevent grid congestion, and avoid capacity limitations. BESS steered by Ampowr’s Cosmos stabilizes operations and optimizes energy costs.

  • Alleviation of net congestion: Energy storage helps alleviate pressure on and mitigate the effects of congested electricity grids.

  • Efficient use of renewable energy: Store excess renewable energy for later use, maximizing clean energy utilization. By intelligently balancing energy generation, storage, and consumption, EMS-steered BESS supports net-zero targets and is becoming increasingly essential as EU regulations prioritize low-emission, sustainable business operations.

Together, these capabilities make BESS and smart energy management a key enabler for the long-term continuity and scalable growth of data centers, especially in the Netherlands where grid connections are under more pressure than ever.

Building the Future of Data Centers in the Netherlands

As an official partner of the DDA, Ampowr looks forward to actively contributing to the future of the Dutch data center sector. In collaboration with industry leaders, we are committed to delivering reliable, sustainable, and cybersecure energy solutions that support the next generation of digital infrastructure.

We are proud of this partnership and look forward to a year focused on innovation, collaboration, and progress within this dynamic sector.

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