Bitzero Receives Two 60 MVA Transformers for Norway Data Center
Bitzero Holdings Inc. has received two 60 MVA power transformers at its Namsskogan data center in Norway, completing delivery of the long-lead high-voltage equipment required for its expansion to up to 110 MW.
“The two 60 MVA transformers ordered for our flagship data center site in Namsskogan, Norway (the ‘Namsskogan Site’) have arrived in Norway,” said Mohammed Bakhashwain, Bitzero’s founder, chair and chief executive officer, in a November 9 shareholder letter.
The site currently has 40 MW in operation. The transformers complete the high-voltage equipment package for the expansion. Installation, testing and commissioning are still required before the equipment can be converted into operating electrical capacity.
The delivery comes as data center development increases demand for power transformers and puts pressure on equipment supply chains. Securing long-lead equipment has become an important consideration for developers, particularly as discussed in Transformer Procurement in High-Demand Conditions #2.
Beyond procurement, transformer design must also address the electrical and insulation requirements of data center applications. Optimized Insulation for Data Center Transformers examines some of these considerations.
Source: Bitzero
