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Elea Data Centers supports region ’ s AI growth with Vertiv ’ s first liquid cooling deployment for purpose-built AI data centers in Brazil said Alessandro Lombardi , Chairman of Elea Data Centers .
“ We are ready to deploy this technology in Latin America , as AI applications require cooling equipment that will efficiently cool racks that can go well beyond 100 kW in density . It ’ s a paramount improvement in technology and energy efficiency . Liquid cooling to support wide-scale AI deployment is the future we are bringing to Latin America .”
Vertiv ' s liquid cooling systems are part of Elea ' s first-phase investment of US $ 300 million for AI-ready data centers .
Elea Data Centers , a leading provider of sustainable digital infrastructure and colocation services in Brazil ’ s Tier 1 and Tier 2 markets , has announced a landmark agreement for Vertiv to deliver hundreds of cooling distribution units ( CDUs ) to support liquid cooling for AI applications in its São Paulo sites – part of Elea ’ s US $ 300M first-phase investment in their AI data center project .
This is a pioneering liquid cooling deployment to support AI at scale in the region and the agreement marks a liquid cooling delivery for LATAM that strategically positions the region to meet the burgeoning demands of hyperscale AI applications .
The first phase of this initiative will be delivered in 2025 .
According to Americas Market Intelligence , Brazil sets the tone for being a global leader in AI deployments in the next few years with its renewable energy matrix , available electricity transmission capacity and mature data center market .
The Vertiv liquid cooling systems are designed with greater energy efficiency at their core to manage high-density AI applications , boasting energy consumption lower than traditional direct expansion cooling methods and an impressive Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE ) of 1.15 to 1.2 .
Liquid cooling technology is a key technology to support a data center sustainability strategy – a foundational value for Elea and Vertiv – making it an ideal solution for global businesses seeking to optimize their AI capabilities .
“ Vertiv is established as a leader in the liquid cooling market and Elea ’ s investment in Vertiv ’ s liquid cooling technology will make our facilities a pioneering infrastructure platform for artificial intelligence in Brazil ,”
This investment represents a pivotal shift toward addressing AI ’ s unique requirements . Several Elea directors , experts in operation , design , site architecture , networking and construction , have spent time at both the Vertiv Academy and Customer Experience Center in Ohio , USA , to receive in-depth training on the benefits of liquid cooling and how to deploy and support this technology .
By leveraging Vertiv ’ s liquid cooling systems as part of their robust infrastructure , Elea is positioned as the leading player in the Brazilian landscape for hyperscale clients deploying AI and further positions Latin America as a region ready to support cutting-edge technologies . Furthermore , Elea ’ s nine sites are 100 % powered by renewable energy .
“ The Latin America data center market is important to Vertiv ’ s business and we share Elea ’ s goal of enabling AI deployments in the region . Liquid cooling is essential to support high-density AI applications ,” said Giordano ( Gio ) Albertazzi , CEO , Vertiv .
“ With the critical digital infrastructure in place , Elea is well-positioned to host businesses seeking to harness the power of AI in LATAM , while promoting sustainability best practices .” p
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