we deliver power and cooling to that space ,” he continues .
Appeasing the two masters of longevity and frenetic development is , Kelly admits , a difficult process . The answer lies in K2 ’ s reimagining of the power of modular construction techniques . Traditionally , assembling parts offsite was a quicker and cheaper way to get a roof on a new McDonald ’ s , or install bathroom units in a boxy modern development . Not , at first glance , the sort of technique expected from a company dedicated to ensuring the perpetuity of its infrastructure projects . However , Kelly enthuses that making products faster and more cost-effectively “ only scratches the surface of the advantages we see in modular construction ”.
K2 is exploring the benefits of modular construction through its new prototype Power Pods : modular units that combine multiple key elements of data centre power delivery : battery , UPS and transformer systems , as well as other essential power-generating technology “ like an engine block ,” Kelly says . The advantages of the modular blocks is that offsite assembly and a
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