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Coordinated “Generator-to-Chip” approach integrates onsite generation, electrical infrastructure and engineering to help data center customers streamline development and save time compared to traditional delivery models.
HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Technology group Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants have developed an innovative “Generator-to-Chip” approach to help U.S. data center developers and operators bring scalable power capacity online faster. Designed around the AI load, the approach aligns onsite power generation, electrical infrastructure, automation, engineering and project execution from the outset. By connecting the power pathway from generation and electrical distribution to digital monitoring and the IT load, the approach reduces handoffs, improves coordination across critical interfaces and provides greater execution certainty. The combined approach can accelerate project schedules compared to traditional, sequential delivery models.
From left to right: Melton Chang, Executive Vice President, Power Systems at Schneider Electric; Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Americas, Wärtsilä Energy; Tom Mergen, Vice President and Business Development Leader, Stanley Consultants
Driven by accelerating investment in AI, demand for new data center capacity is growing rapidly across the United States. At the same time, lengthy grid interconnection timelines and delays in critical power infrastructure are slowing projects and increasing the need for coordinated solutions that can deliver dependable power where and when it is needed.
Wärtsilä provides flexible, modular engine power plants that can deliver reliable onsite power generation, start rapidly and scale as data center demand grows. Schneider Electric contributes the integrated electrical architecture, automation and digital power management that coordinate power from generation to the AI load. Stanley Consultants provides technical and advisory services across the data center lifecycle, including engineering, permitting, design coordination, construction management, commissioning oversight and climate resilience expertise.
“For many data center projects, power has become the schedule. Developers need reliable solutions that can be planned, built and delivered at the pace that AI growth demands. This innovative, integrated approach marks a significant step forward: by bringing our complementary capabilities together from the outset, we can simplify execution, reduce handoffs and shorten timelines. Most importantly, it gives customers a faster, clearer path from project planning to operational capacity,” says Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Americas, Wärtsilä Energy.
“AI growth is increasing the scale and speed required of data center power infrastructure,” says Melton Chang, Executive Vice President, Power Systems at Schneider Electric. “An AI Energy Park starts with the load and coordinates generation, electrical infrastructure, automation and digital technologies as one system. This gives developers a scalable, grid-flexible path to bring high-density AI capacity online faster.”
“We are delighted to be part of a team that is focused on meeting our client’s business outcomes and community needs,” says Lance Sulzen, Vice President and Energy Market Leader at Stanley Consultants. “Integrated solutions help deliver functional, resilient, and scalable facilities effectively and efficiently. Taking a collaborative delivery approach helps us better identify risks, streamline interfaces and improve delivery confidence from concept to commissioning.”
Wärtsilä, Schneider Electric and Stanley Consultants collectively bring expertise in power generation, electrical distribution, digital control and project execution that is relevant to modern data center development. Together, these capabilities demonstrate how data center operators can address requirements for speed, reliability, scalability and operational flexibility across grid-connected, islanded and hybrid configurations.
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About Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy industries. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,900 professionals in 199 locations in 78 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2025, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.2 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies.
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About Stanley Consultants
Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants is a values-based, purpose-driven engineering consulting firm with more than 110 years of helping clients and communities solve complex challenges. A known innovator and trusted partner, it works closely with clients and other industry leaders to plan, design, manage and optimize infrastructure and energy projects — providing solutions that help clients manage risk, prioritize investments, and deliver resilient infrastructure for today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.stanleyconsultants.com.
