GreyMatters delivered optimised HV earthing systems for five hyper-scale data centres across Western Europe. The aim was to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of these facilities by utilising advanced electromagnetic software tools to analyse and enhance the earthing systems under varying conditions.
Protecting a data centre facility from the harmful effects of an HV fault is crucial. A poorly designed earthing system can create safety hazards, damage equipment, cause data loss, and lead to compliance issues. Therefore, careful planning and execution of the earthing process are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of a data centre’s electrical systems.
GreyMatters was tasked with delivering optimised HV earthing systems for five hyper-scale data centres across Western Europe for a major international backbone provider. They analysed and optimised the earthing systems for the specific conditions and requirements of each data centre location. By simulating the behaviour of the earthing systems under different conditions, such as various soil types and moisture levels, GreyMatters identified potential problems and areas for improvement.