Modular UPS gaining traction with the AI and data boom

The ability to maintain or replace modules without disrupting operations makes it easier for businesses to manage reliability in industries where maintenance windows are limited.

Modular UPS systems are in trend, helping to transition power reliability for Indian businesses by offering scalable, efficient, and resilient solutions. It supports critical operations across data centres, hospitals, and manufacturing by enabling seamless expansion, minimising downtime, and optimising energy use. Ashok Kumar expresses that advanced UPS technologies align with India’s semiconductor push, ensuring stable, high-quality power for the digital economy. Let us know more.

How are modular UPS systems in India transforming businesses’ power management?

Modular UPS architectures are redefining how businesses in India approach power reliability and scalability. Instead of relying on a single large system, it uses multiple power modules that can be added or replaced seamlessly without disruption. This design ensures continuous operations, supports redundancy for critical applications, and gives businesses the agility to expand capacity in line with their growth.

For Indian businesses, modular UPS offers a flexible approach to power management. Organisations can begin with the capacity they need today and expand as demand grows, which helps balance capital investment with operational efficiency. The design also enhances availability by reducing the risk of single points of failure, a crucial factor for data centres, hospitals, and manufacturing plants that require continuous operations. In addition, the ability to maintain or replace modules without disrupting operations makes it easier for businesses to manage reliability in industries where maintenance windows are limited.

Efficiency is another defining advantage. Modular UPS systems deliver strong performance even at partial loads, helping companies reduce electricity consumption, lower cooling requirements, and move closer to their sustainability goals. Their compact footprint also helps businesses manage urban space constraints, making them easier to integrate into existing infrastructure. As India witnesses rapid growth in data centres, cloud and edge computing, along with the increasing use of AI and IoT, modular UPS is rapidly emerging as the preferred solution for enterprises seeking scalability, resilience, and long-term reliability.

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India’s focus on building a robust semiconductor ecosystem is expected to drive a trillion-dollar market by 2030. This growth will play a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s digital economy. At ABB, we are committed to supporting this ambition by delivering advanced power quality and protection solutions that ensure consistent and reliable operations for semiconductor manufacturers.

Reliability is a cornerstone of semiconductor manufacturing, protecting operations from costly disruptions, ensuring consistent performance, and maintaining uptime are essential requirements. Semiconductor production is extremely sensitive to power quality issues. Even minor disruptions can result in substantial operational and financial losses. ABB’s Medium Voltage UPS systems are designed to safeguard semiconductor facilities against grid disturbances, including outages, voltage sags, surges, and phase imbalances. These systems provide a seamless power supply to cleanrooms, lithography equipment, and other mission-critical processes, ensuring consistent uptime and reliable performance.

In addition, ABB’s Active Voltage Conditioners support semiconductor operations by mitigating fluctuations without relying on batteries. These systems comply with SEMI F47 performance standards on sag immunity, which are widely recognised in the global semiconductor industry. By helping manufacturers maintain reliability, improve energy efficiency, and control operating costs, ABB aims to play a constructive role in supporting the long-term success of the country’s semiconductor initiative.

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