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AI data center explosion drives latest acquisition by Westerville's Vertiv

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3 September 2026

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technology

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Climate Tech

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Vertiv, a data center cooling technology company in Westerville, Ohio, is acquiring UtilityInnovation Group, a specialist in microgrid controls and onsite energy solutions, in a multi-billion-dollar deal driven by the growth in AI data centers.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

AI growth is driving new opportunities in onsite power and cooling solutions for data centres. You need to explore partnerships or products in microgrid and energy storage technologies to meet rising demands.

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