Vertiv and Caterpillar have agreed to collaborate on integrated energy optimization solutions designed for AI data centers. The partnership combines Vertiv’s power distribution and cooling technologies with Caterpillar’s and Solar Turbines’ on-site power generation systems, including natural gas turbines and reciprocating engines. The companies will deliver pre-designed, modular reference architectures that simplify deployment, reduce design cycles, and accelerate time-to-power for data center operators.

The joint offering aims to lower power usage effectiveness through coordinated, end-to-end optimization of power, cooling, distribution, and load management. Both companies will also provide global lifecycle support through their existing service networks. Executives from Vertiv and Caterpillar emphasized rising demand for scalable, resilient infrastructure driven by AI workloads and noted that on-site energy generation can help reduce dependence on the electrical grid.

The initiative is part of Vertiv’s Bring Your Own Power & Cooling strategy and aligns with Caterpillar’s focus on robust, scalable power solutions. The collaboration is expected to help operators overcome energy constraints and deploy AI-focused data centers more efficiently.