# Vertiv launches outdoor medium‑voltage UPS for AI data centers

> Vertiv’s PowerNexus MV UPS, aimed at colocation and hyperscale sites, will ship mid‑2027 and frees indoor space while offering up to 98.5% efficiency.

Oossa · 2026-11-12 · https://oossa.com/en/vertiv-launches-outdoor-medium-voltage-ups-for-ai-data-centers

Vertiv Holdings introduced the PowerNexus MV UPS, an outdoor‑rated medium‑voltage power system that combines UPS, fault ride‑through and AI‑based power smoothing. The unit is designed to sit at the utility connection point, protecting critical loads and keeping indoor floor space for servers. Vertiv says the skid can reach 98.5% peak efficiency and can run on long‑duration batteries for up to four hours, lowering diesel generator use. Shipments are planned to start in mid‑2027.

## The facts

- Vertiv expects shipments to begin in mid‑2027.
- The UPS delivers up to 98.5% peak operating efficiency.

## Why it matters

Data‑center operators can install more compute hardware in the same building while reducing reliance on diesel backup.

## Sources & references

1. [Vertiv Introduces Medium-Voltage Power System to Help AI Data Centers Connect to the Grid Faster and Free Indoor Space for Compute](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vertiv-introduces-medium-voltage-power-system-to-help-ai-data-centers-connect-to-the-grid-faster-and-free-indoor-space-for-compute-302937910.html) – PR Newswire RSS, 2026-11-12

Last updated: 2026-11-12