Mitsubishi Heavy & Ingeteam team up on US data centres

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Ingeteam have formed a strategic partnership focused on power solutions for US data centres, covering distribution, integration and joint development.

The agreement targets energy infrastructure for facilities handling AI computing workloads, where operators face rising electricity demand and more complex power quality issues.

Under a memorandum of understanding, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand the availability of Ingeteam's power conversion systems and related software in the US data centre market. The companies will also examine how those technologies can be integrated into Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' broader energy infrastructure offering.

The partnership will also assess potential collaboration in medium-voltage distribution technology, energy management systems and other equipment for high-density computing environments.

Rising demand

AI computing has increased power requirements across data centres as operators deploy denser racks and larger hardware clusters. That has intensified scrutiny of how electricity is supplied and managed within facilities, particularly where fluctuating AI workloads can affect power quality.

Operators are looking for ways to improve the efficiency, reliability and scalability of distribution systems. Harmonic distortion, voltage imbalance and longer waits for grid interconnection have also increased interest in architectures designed to work more closely with the grid.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will bring experience in integrated power, cooling and energy management to the partnership. Ingeteam's contribution centres on power electronics, power conversion, control and automation systems, and digital tools.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries also highlighted its North American service footprint through Concentric, which supports its work on large industrial and infrastructure projects. Ingeteam's portfolio includes electrical generators, battery energy storage systems, power quality and grid stability technologies, and EMS/SCADA platforms.

US focus

The alliance will initially focus on the United States, where data centre development has accelerated alongside investment in AI infrastructure. The companies described the move as a first step and said they would continue working with other technology partners as they develop products and systems for the market.

Shin Gomi, Senior General Manager, Data Centre & Energy Management Department at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, said the issue for operators has moved beyond access to electricity alone.

"The challenge is no longer just securing power. It is delivering high-quality, reliable power to support AI workloads," said Shin Gomi, Senior General Manager, Data Centre & Energy Management Department at MHI.

"Ingeteam's depth in power electronics and power conversion strengthens our ability to deliver complete, reliable solutions for our U.S. data center customers developing AI Data Centres," Gomi said.

For Ingeteam, the partnership offers a route into a fast-growing segment of US infrastructure spending tied to AI-related data centre expansion.

"This alliance lets Ingeteam bring our power electronics and grid expertise to U.S. data centers alongside a partner with deep systems-engineering capability. Together, we can provide a bridge between the electric grid and next-generation AI infrastructure, enabling customers to scale computing capacity while maintaining reliability and efficiency," said Adolfo Rebollo, Chief Executive Officer at Ingeteam.

The agreement reflects a broader push by equipment suppliers and industrial groups to position themselves around the build-out of AI data centres, where demand for electricity, cooling and control systems is rising alongside computing density. Potential future areas of work include advanced medium-voltage distribution and energy management systems for sites with large, variable power loads.

Ingeteam employs more than 4,000 people across 15 countries, while Mitsubishi Heavy Industries operates in sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defence.