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FOUR 1500 KVA GENSETS FOR THE KIDMAN PARK DATA CENTRE PROJECT IN AUSTRALIA

Clarke Energy has been awarded the contract to design, supply, deliver and commission four Kohler KD1500-F high efficiency, emergency diesel generators locally packaged into custom built, low noise enclosures for the expansion of DCI’s Kidman Park data centre. DCI Data Centers is an experienced data centre owner and operator, providing customers with wholesale white space, fully serviced colocation, connectivity and business continuity solutions across Asia Pacific. DCI Data Centers’ Operations Centre at Kidman Park,

South Australia is staffed 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week for 365 days. DCI Data Centers are a sought-after provider, as they are carrier neutral and have capacity for satellite and antennae equipment on their roof space. Due to the highly specialised and business critical nature of DCI’s work, they sought a dependable, reputable provider of backup emergency diesel generator units to support their recent expansion and increased capacity requirements. Clarke Energy provides power solutions tailored specifically to data centres drawing on its decades of extensive experience and South Australian engineering skills. Its local business presence and team combined with its national and global team and experience to deliver the optimal solution for DCI. Key to DCI’s requirements was the ability to meet customer’s needs for certainty, performance and sustainability. The facility will also set industry leading benchmarks for water and energy efficiency. DCI’s Kidman Park site capacity will be increased by 4MW taking it up to 5.4MW total IT Load with Zone 3 physical security and above. Kohler diesel powered generator sets and components, including the KD1500-F systems, offer exceptional quality; they are prototype-tested, factory-built, and production-tested. Kohler provides one-source responsibility for its generating systems and accessories and offers a minimum three-year limited warranty covers all systems and components. The generator sets and their components are prototype-tested, factory-built, and production-tested The 60 Hz generator set offers a UL 2200 listing. In this model the low coolant level shutdown prevents overheating (standard on radiator models only). Integral vibration isolation eliminates the need for under-unit vibration spring isolators. An electronic, isochronous governor delivers precise frequency regulation. There are multiple circuit breaker configurations Hurricane-rated enclosures are available; 186 mph wind load rating on sound aluminum enclosure Each 60 Hz generator set meets NFPA 110, Level 1, when equipped with the necessary accessories and installed per NFPA standards.

KD1500, 60 Hz Industrial Diesel Generators

Standby Range (kW/kVA) 1320-1500/1655-1875 Prime Range (kW/kVA) 11501350/1438-1688 Fuel Type: Diesel Frequency: 60 Hz Speed: 1800 RPM Alternator Type: Brushless, Permanent-Magnet Pilot Exciter

www.clarke-energy.com/uk kohlerpower.com

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