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AVK and Rolls-Royce Sign New Five-Year Capacity Agreement
Moving beyond 2024’s record-breaking achievements that we achieved alongside Rolls-Royce, this new strategically integrated, longer‑term alliance formalises a five‑year capacity partnership between Rolls‑Royce’s Power Systems division and ourselves. This secures guaranteed production slots for mtu Series 4000 generator sets.
Podcast
Microgrids: How Energy Independence Powers Data Centres Of Tomorrow
Our Project Director, Jason Harrison, and our Chief Delivery Officer, Charlotte Berry-Selwood, talk about the rise of microgrids and their impact on the industry. As first deployers of this technology in Europe's data centre industry, AVK are paving the way forward.
AVK thinking
A Few Home Truths About Hydrogen
Hydrogen has considerable potential for the data centre industry. It is very energy-dense, and burning a kilogram of it provides 2.6 times more energy than burning a kilogram of natural gas. When burned in air it produces none of the sulphates or carbon monoxide through which fossil fuels damage air quality both outdoors and in (although it does produce some oxides of nitrogen). Even more attractive for data centre backup, when used in a fuel cell, which uses the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity without combustion, it produces nothing but water.
Case studies
Scaling Up: Modular Power Solutions for a Hyperscaler in the Netherlands
Data centre projects require meticulous planning and attention to detail. Hyperscale data centre projects require this to extremes. These attentive qualities were demonstrated by our AVK projects and business services divisions. AVK were contracted to work on a hyperscale data centre project in the Netherlands, that faced unique logistical and technical challenges. AVK were called upon to design and deliver modular generator solutions that could overcome transport restrictions, meet tight delivery schedules, and ensure seamless commissioning. With contributions from all divisions in business services, the result was a containerised system built on collaboration, expertise, and transparency. This truly sets a benchmark for future European projects.
Podcast
How Big Ideas Become Real-World Impact
Our CEO and our Founder, Ben and Chris Pritchard, unveil AVK’s journey from the very beginning. We hear firsthand the inspiration behind AVK, the journey of the last 36 years, and the future we’re shaping.
Case studies
Facilitating Pharmaceutical R&D With Unwavering Controls
A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer embarked on R&D to carry out vital testing of products before they went to market. To do this, they needed a robust HVAC control system. AVK delivered to deadline, subsequently leading to a continued and fulfilling working relationship with the client.
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