VIDEOBack to Blog Voltage Ride-Through for Data Centers: How Batteries Help Share: Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Copied to clipboard For the grid, voltage sags and swells can be a problem, but a cascade of systems disconnecting in response can turn it into a bigger one. As data center loads grow, voltage ride-through is becoming a load-side concern, not just a requirement associated with power generation. How these facilities respond to disturbances increasingly matters to the stability of the grid. In this video, Ahren Lieth explores approaches to voltage ride-through for data centers, from increasing the voltage tolerances of equipment to using battery energy storage systems. Batteries can help support voltage so a disturbance does not meet the load, or mimic the load's power draw to help meet grid ride-through requirements. Making these strategies work takes coordination. An energy management system (EMS) uses are broader view of site conditions to direct batteries and inverters, translating system-level decisions into equipment-level commands. The discussion explains why these coordinated controls matter — and how existing battery storage technology can help address the challenge. To learn more, read our Whitepaper that lays out how battery-centric architectures support data center growth.
