Data Centre Construction – Temporary Power Distribution Hire

Construction site temporary power distribution

Modular distribution units using rapid swap technology

Flexibility of power distribution and adaptability for changing power demand

Client Specification

The worldwide race to build data centres is intensifying due to the rising demand for computing power, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based services. As construction timelines get tighter, the need for flexible temporary power distribution hire solutions has never been greater.

On one major data centre build, the client required a temporary power hire solution that could support three distinct project phases:

1. Powering construction activities, site lighting, and 110V tools.

2. Supporting temporary climate control during the drying-out phase.

3. Providing power for heat load simulation and server rack commissioning.

With conventional mains distribution assemblies (MDAs), this would have meant:

• Replacing or heavily modifying panels multiple times

• Significant downtime at each phase change

• Increased costs and delays

Project Outcome

Working with the temporary site services provider, we deployed our MOD.DU modular temporary distribution system. This allowed the panels to be adapted quickly using interchangeable modules — eliminating the need for costly rebuilds or downtime.

Key Features of Our Temporary Power Distribution Hire Service:

• 630A panels with modular distribution assemblies

• Integration with El-Bjorn CONNECT-enabled TF18 machines for climate control

• Remote monitoring using CONNECT Energy Meters for energy usage and trip events

• Fast, on-site reconfiguration without interrupting construction work

Case-Specific Benefits

One panel serving three project phases:

• Phase 1 – Construction: Powering S1 panels, lighting, and tools

• Phase 2 – Climate Control: Supporting El-Bjorn CONNECT machines

• Phase 3 – Testing: Heat simulation and server commissioning

By choosing El-Bjorn UK’s temporary power distribution hire service, the client streamlined their data centre construction project, reduced downtime, and saved costs. Our modular distribution systems proved more efficient and flexible than traditional solutions, making them the ideal choice for projects requiring adaptability and speed.

El-Bjorn UK Ltd has vast experience working with leading construction companies and data centre operators across the UK and Europe. We specialise in delivering temporary power distribution hire equipment and modular solutions that adapt to the ever-changing requirements of complex data centre construction projects.