Modular UPS systems taking over the data centre

Technavio has forecast a CAGR of around 11% between 2016 and 2020 for the global modular uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market, which is driven mainly by new data centre infrastructure. Data centres account for 26% of total market demand.  

The modular systems are easier to install and maintain than traditional UPS systems. The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is expected to emerge as the fastest growing region in the modular UPS market during the forecast period, fuelled by demand from data centres, telecom tower installations, and healthcare infrastructure. 

"Vendors are coming up with lightweight UPS (systems) with reduced sizes, which can accommodate multiple modules in a single UPS system. Also, the power consumption of this (type of) UPS is lower, hence encouraging enterprises to prefer it during power crises,” says Anju Ajaykumar, Lead Analyst, Heavy Industry, Technavio Research.

Major vendors mentioned in the report include Eaton, Emerson Network Power, and the Schneider-led APC. Technavio notes that the onus is on existing vendors to differentiate themselves from private labels entering the market.

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