Sustainable Cooling Solutions for High-Density Data Centers
The extraordinary growth of cloud services and AI applications, along with the resultant increase in data processing needs and network traffic, is driving unprecedented demand for data center capacity. According to the global consulting firm McKinsey & Co, total data center capacity could nearly triple by 2030. As data centers strive to meet the growing demand, many operators, particularly hyperscalers, are pushing toward ever-higher rack densities. But increasing rack loads is not without its challenges. As heat loads rise, traditional cooling strategies are insufficient to meet operational and environmental needs. To keep up with data processing demand without compromising sustainability …
Airedale by Modine Releases High Capacity Turbocor® Chiller for Data Center Industry
Airedale by Modine release TurboChill DCSTM to deliver improved cooling capacity in higher ambient temperatures for colocation & hyperscale data centers. Critical Cooling Specialist Airedale by ModineTM has today announced the 2MW TurboChill DCSTM, the next generation in their range of Turbocor® compressor chillers, redesigned from the ground up to meet the specific operational demands of colocation and hyperscale data centers. TurboChill DCS will be manufactured in the U.K. and the U.S. for global distribution. TurboChill DCS is the latest in Airedale’s DCS range of data center specific chillers, designed to meet the most ambitious efficiency, performance and sustainability objectives. It …
Carbon Usage Effectiveness: What It Means and why It Matters
Carbon Usage Effectiveness (CUE) is a metric introduced to the industry to address carbon emissions associated with data centers. Measuring operational carbon usage, CUE specifically measures the carbon emissions of a data center per unit of energy consumed – a critical measurement for today’s sustainability-focussed digital landscape. The metric has been introduced to the industry by The Green Grid, a global consortium dedicated to advancing energy efficiency in data centers. Working in conjunction with the ISO standard ISO/IEC 30134-8, CUE is widely viewed with importance when it comes to defining the carbon usage of a data center. What does CUE …
Modine Opens India Facility to Manufacture Data Center Cooling Equipment for APAC Region
In-region production of Airedale by ModineTM solutions serves growing data center industry demand Modine® (NYSE:MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, officially opened its new 100,000 ft2. facility in Chennai, India. The event marked the beginning of full-scale, in-region production of Airedale by ModineTM data center cooling equipment and a strategic positioning to meet accelerated demand from data center customers across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. “Launching our Chennai facility is a significant milestone in our global growth strategy,” said Eric McGinnis, President, Climate Solutions at Modine. “The data center market in India and across the region …
Embodied Carbon – Why it Matters for Data Center Sustainability
As the built environment aims for net zero, attention is rapidly shifting beyond operational energy to include the embodied carbon of products and systems – especially critical cooling equipment, which plays a major role in both construction and long-term building performance. At Airedale by Modine, we’re committed to supporting our customers on their journey to decarbonize buildings. That’s why we’re embracing methodologies like TM65, calculating the embodied carbon of our products, and working toward the development of carbon life cycle assessments (LCAs) and environmental product declarations (EPDs) to drive transparency and continuous improvement. But what exactly do these terms mean …
Modine Announces New $100 Million Investment to Expand Capacity for North American Data Center Business
Expansion plan includes new manufacturing facilities and increased production capacity for critical equipment supporting Airedale by Modine™ total data center cooling solutions, in response to unprecedented demand from U.S. hyperscale and colocation data center customers RACINE, Wis., July 29, 2025 — Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today announced a multimillion-dollar investment to expand U.S. manufacturing capacity for Airedale by Modine™ data center cooling products. This strategic investment reinforces Modine’s commitment and ability to serve the U.S. data center market and the company’s century-long leadership and expertise in precision-engineered cooling solutions for mission-critical …
Tailored Cooling Solutions: Why One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Fit
Today’s data centers demand more from their cooling solutions than ever before. Breakthroughs in generative AI are spiking electrical demands at data centers, and all that heat generation means that only the best cooling and monitoring solutions will do. The growing complexity of hybrid cloud configurations and HPC workloads also makes it more challenging to keep it all cool. It’s simply not realistic to expect limited off-the-shelf cooling systems to address the diverse operational, environmental, and business-specific challenges these data centers face. Seeking out tailored solutions will pay off through years of efficient operation. Consider the essentials with this deep …
Retrofitting Legacy Data Centers for Efficient Cooling
Legacy data centers weren’t built for today’s workloads. High-density compute, accelerated AI models, and increasingly stringent sustainability metrics strain systems that were considered state of the art not long ago. Inadequate cooling infrastructure is often the limiting factor: inefficient, rigid, and unable to scale to meet demand. Building an entirely new facility isn’t always an option. Full facility rebuilds are rarely feasible due to budget constraints, operational risks, and space limitations. Instead, you can pragmatically solve your cooling problems by retrofitting your existing space. These targeted cooling upgrades can lower the risk of disrupting operations and introduce measurable performance improvements. …
Decarbonizing Data Centers: The Role of AI in Precision Cooling and Heat Recovery
Sustainability has shifted from a competitive advantage to a non-negotiable mandate for today’s data centers. As global data traffic surges, so too does the urgency to reduce energy consumption and lower carbon footprints. Among the myriad challenges facing data center operators, cooling stands out as a critical yet resource-intensive process. Innovative solutions like precision cooling and heat recovery, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), have emerged as powerful strategies for tackling these challenges head-on. Understanding the Decarbonization Challenge Data centers are the backbone of our digital world, powering everything from enterprise operations to streaming services. But this essential role comes at …
The Rise of Propane in Modern HVAC Heat Pump Systems
In a world that demands more sustainable and energy-efficient solutions, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the decarbonisation of buildings in the UK has a key part to play when it comes to achieving the target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. As an industry, HVAC is constantly looking to adopt the latest technologies to meet these demands and in the innovative world of critical cooling solutions the spotlight is beginning to focus on Propane (R290). The use of propane in modern heat pump systems presents an exciting new opportunity in the HVAC industry, and in this article …
Is Immersion Cooling the Answer to AI’s Growing Energy Challenges?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging technology - it's a fundamental element powering nearly every digital interaction. Gallup reports that 99% of Americans interact with AI-driven products weekly. Behind the scenes, large-scale data centers shoulder this immense computational burden, supporting high-performance AI, machine learning, and cloud-based applications. …
Data Center Neighborhood Survey Report
An Airedale by Modine survey reveals we are open to data centers in our communities – if developers prioritize sustainability and local engagement. …
How Hybrid Cooling Is Future-Proofing Data Centers For The Next Generation Of AI
Data center demand is at an all-time high, with vacancy rates declining across most global markets. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to push this demand even further, calling for more higher-density facilities. …
Airedale by Modine Releases Propane Range of Heat Pump Chillers for UK Market
Airedale by Modine's MultiChillTM Propane Heat Pump optimises natural refrigerant R290 to deliver high efficiency performance and high water temperatures. …
Breaking the Efficiency Ceiling: How Next-Gen Cooling Solutions Are Reshaping Thermal Management
As AI and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, data centers are being pushed right along with them. …
Cooling AI™ Control System Brings Unprecedented Efficiency Gains to High-Density Data Centers
Airedale by Modine™, the critical cooling specialists, is now offering an AI-enhanced version of its Cooling System Optimizer™, marking a tangible advancement in cooling and efficiency for high-density data centers. …
Airedale by Modine Unveils Expanded Capacities for Coolant Distribution Unit
CDUs are essential for colocation, hyperscale and edge-based data center providers seeking to manage higher-density IT heat loads. …
