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High-efficiency, energy saving cooling solutions for the next generation of data infrastructure.
Rethinking data center cooling as digital demand accelerates
Data centers are the unseen engine of a digital world that never switches off. As AI, cloud services and connected technologies accelerate, the pressure on infrastructure grows — demanding reliability, efficiency and responsible resource use.
At the heart of it all is cooling, where intelligent water management plays a decisive role in protecting uptime, optimising performance and reducing environmental impact.
Take a deeper look at how you can meet performance, sustainability and uptime goals with our intelligent solutions. Explore technologies for cooling, treatment, and water and heat reuse, with real-world case studies and a proven track record of partnership
Efficient water solutions for effective data flow
Turning ambition into performance requires expertise you can trust. Discover how Grundfos supports data centres with high‑efficiency water solutions that lower PUE and WUE, meet redundancy requirements up to Tier IV and secure 24/7 uptime — from design and commissioning to operation and optimisation.
Explore Grundfos data center solutions
Explore our data center model to see how Grundfos’ efficient, reliable water solutions keep your data flowing at every stage of the cooling, water treatment and distribution process.
Your partners throughout the process
From consultation and design through to commissioning, maintenance and monitoring, Grundfos is your reliable partner at every stage of your data center cooling installation.
1. Consultation & design
Our global team of data center specialists will work closely with you to implement best practices for your cooling, water treatment and water distribution systems.
2. Sizing & planning
3. Engineering & production
4. Installation
5. Commissioning
6. Operation
7. Maintenance
8. Monitoring
Improve PUE, WUE and uptime with efficiency and redundancy at every step
Grundfos solutions keep water flowing efficiently around air or liquid cooling systems through an array of intelligent pumps, sensors and HVAC systems.
Efficient solutions for sourcing, distributing, treating and discharging water all contribute to reducing energy consumption and optimising your data center’s PUE and WUE.
Improve PUE, WUE and uptime with efficiency and redundancy at every step
Grundfos solutions keep water flowing efficiently around air or liquid cooling systems through an array of intelligent pumps and sensors.
Efficient solutions for sourcing, distributing, treating and discharging water all contribute to optimising your data center’s PUE and WUE.
Cooling
Water treatment & distribution
Explore our applications and solutions for data centers
Discover our OEM liquid cooling solutions for data centers
Our advanced pumping solutions are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers. Designed for OEMs, we provide energy-efficient, modular systems that integrate pumps, drives, sensors and control units for seamless operation. With high-efficiency variable-speed pumps, fast ramp-up capabilities and intelligent monitoring, you can ensure reliable performance, minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.
We have collected a selection of cases covering a wide range of data centers and the variety of needs and circumstances unique to them.
We hope you’ll be inspired by the many operators who have implemented high-efficiency, energy saving Grundfos cooling solutions for the next generation of data infrastructure.
Data center success in action
Explore how leading data centers are transforming their operations with Grundfos solutions.
Learn more about data centers
Discover expert insights and practical guidance from Grundfos on how to optimise data centre performance, improve efficiency, and plan for future demands.
From waste heat to useable heat: reusing heat from all European data centers could save more than 10 million tons of CO₂ annually.
Learn how distributed pumping powers efficient data centers
Discover how distributed pumping can cut data center cooling energy use by up to 54% in this short introduction video. See how variable‑speed pumps adapt flow and temperature to real‑time demand, keeping cooling systems efficient as loads change or capacity is added — without the need for rebalancing.
Want to go further? Explore our Ecademy courses on distributed pumping to gain a deeper, practical understanding of how it works and how it can unlock long‑term energy‑saving potential in modern data centers.
Learn how America's smart policy recommendations and efficient solutions can help you optimize resources, meet regulations, and drive growth responsibly.
Can you spot the data center differences?
Test your skills and see if you can spot the differences in the two data centers. It’s all about keeping your cool and having a sharp eye.
Good luck!
As data centre demand accelerates, so does pressure on energy and water resources. This whitepaper explores how smarter cooling, optimisation and reuse strategies can enable efficient growth—supporting both sustainability and competitiveness.
AI is devouring power and water at an unprecedented rate. As computing density soars, infrastructure is no longer just scaling up - it is being forced to reinvent itself. The central question is no longer how much compute can be delivered, but how sustainably. High-density AI clusters are pushing power and water systems to their limits, while liquid cooling is fundamentally reshaping cooling architecture.
This whitepaper argues that the next priority for AI-era computing infrastructure has therefore shifted from the scale of computing capacity alone, to the ability to manage the resources that make such capacity possible.
Products suitable for cooling
Full descriptions, documentation and specifications of the products we offer as part of our cooling solutions for data centers.
Products suitable for water treatment & distribution
Full descriptions, documentation and specifications of the products we offer as part of our water treatment & distribution solutions for data centers.
Innovating for a Sustainable Future
Watch Bent Jensen, CEO of Grundfos Commercial Building Services, highlights the urgent need for energy and water-efficient solutions in the rapidly growing AI-powered data center industry. With data centers projected to consume more electricity than Japan by 2030 and AI operations expected to use 6.6 billion cubic meters of water by 2027, Grundfos is committed to delivering intelligent climate and water solutions.
These innovations, including distributed pumping, help data centers boost cooling efficiency, reduce resource consumption, and support a more sustainable future.
Sustainability Report 2024
Discover the significant progress we've made with our sustainability efforts throughout 2024, most notably in reducing our carbon emissions and water usage, as well as helping millions of people access clean water.
We’re the first water solutions company with a Science-Based Target-approved net-zero goal, and we’re deeply committed to being part of the solution to climate change. Our products and solutions help our data center customers save natural resources, reduce climate impact, and achieve their sustainability goals.
When rising IT loads leave no room for downtime
Data centers need cooling systems that can support uptime and SLA performance around the clock. And when cooling system issues go undetected, it can put additional pressure on critical infrastructure as well as affect efficiency and operational costs.
Watch our short video and see how Grundfos Aftermarket Solutions offers data-driven, proactive optimisation, enabling you to stay competitive and resilient in a tough market.
Results delivered for selected data center clients
190,944 kWh saved per year¹
39.5 t of CO₂ saved per year¹
3 years of payback time¹
€26,000 saved per year¹
Sources:
1. South Korean data center case
Download our data center leaflet to explore documented results, available services and practical ways to improve cooling performance in data centers.
Our aftermarket services support data center operations throughout the full lifecycle, helping you move from reactive maintenance to proactive performance management.
With this support, you can monitor, maintain and improve your cooling systems before minor issues turn into critical downtime or SLA risks.
Want to know more about our solutions for data centers?
With data center specialists around the world, we’ll be by your side at every stage: from consultation and design through to commissioning, maintenance and monitoring.
To discuss your next cooling, water treatment or distribution project, contact us today.
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