- The ABB electrical distribution system is committed to becoming the preferred partner of customers in the construction of intelligent power systems, providing reliable medium-voltage distribution solutions for the new generation of AI data centers.
ABB assists ZTE in building a high-reliability and high-efficiency medium-voltage distribution solution, and has increased the efficiency of on-site wiring construction and commissioning by more than 70%.
Artificial intelligence is driving the evolution of computing infrastructure towards higher power density, and reliable and efficient power distribution has become a key support for the performance of data centers. ABB provided a customized medium-voltage power distribution solution for the B03 machine building of the B Zone of the China Mobile Ningxia Zhongwei Data Center, which was constructed by ZTE Corporation.
This project is a landmark mechanical and electrical engineering project of ZTE Corporation in the “East Data West Computing” hub in Ningxia. ABB provided the UniGear ZS1 medium-voltage switch cabinet to meet the strict requirements of the new generation of intelligent computing centers for high availability and energy efficiency.
Solving complex power distribution challenges
The project adopted an upgraded medium-voltage power distribution architecture for intelligent computing centers, which faced significant challenges in system integration, compatibility, and delivery. Facing a tight construction period and multiple system compatibility and coordination pain points, ABB and ZTE Corporation closely collaborated to optimize the power interface adaptation logic and the overall networking architecture, finding a solution that met the project requirements. At the same time, based on the IEC61850 standard, the GOOSE communication automatic switching technology was adopted, replacing the traditional solution of hundreds of cables with a small number of network lines, and the on-site wiring construction and testing efficiency was increased by more than 70%.
This practice indicates that collaborative engineering design and a streamlined power distribution architecture can effectively address the challenges of complex power supply scenarios in large data centers.
Luo Hui, the China regional manager of ABB’s electrical power distribution system business, said that the successful implementation of the Ningxia Zhongwei Data Center project has confirmed ABB’s technical strength and delivery capabilities in the field of power distribution for new-generation data centers. Through close collaboration with ZTE Corporation, the solution jointly created by both parties has not only overcome complex technical difficulties but also guaranteed the tight project schedule. We will take this as an opportunity to continuously deepen cooperation and provide support for reliable and efficient power infrastructure in the AI era.
