PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has partnered with Edged Energy to provide critical electrical and mechanical systems for its cutting-edge data center platform. The collaboration, part of a six-year alliance, marks a significant milestone with the opening of Edged Energy’s first North American data center in Atlanta.
The new facility, located at the Edged Atlanta Campus, is designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. PowerSecure’s contribution includes its advanced PowerBlocks, which feature EPA-certified Tier 4 Final ultra-low emissions onsite backup generation. These systems comply with the strictest EPA emission standards, promoting cleaner air and better fuel efficiency, while supporting a reliable power supply for the data center.
Chris Cummiskey, CEO of PowerSecure, expressed excitement about the partnership, noting, “We are proud to team with Edged Energy and bring innovative solutions to our customers with a strong commitment to sustainability. With utilities nationwide experiencing tremendous load growth, we are excited to emerge as a critical service provider in the data center landscape.”
Edged Energy’s data centers are designed to be energy-efficient and water-conserving. The Atlanta campus will operate with advanced cooling systems that support high-density AI workloads without using water for cooling, leading to a 74% reduction in energy consumption across its entire portfolio. This commitment to sustainability is further supported by the facility’s microgrid connectivity, which ensures continuous operations even during adverse conditions.
The Edged Atlanta Campus is designed to accommodate 168 MW of critical IT power, with a recently completed 27 MW data center and a second 100 MW facility currently under construction. The third 41 MW facility is also in the pipeline.
This collaboration between PowerSecure and Edged Energy reflects a growing trend in the data center industry toward sustainable and resilient energy solutions, offering both reliability and efficiency for an increasingly energy-demanding sector.