Trench Group at DataCloud Global Congress 2026
cannes, 14 June – Stand 86
- Mission-Critical Grid Solutions for Data Center ENERGY Infrastructure
From Grid to Data Center Power
- From Grid to Data Center Power
The Critical Path Starts Here
- MARKET CONTEXT
Grid Integration Is Now a Defining Challenge for Large-Scale Data Center Development
Data center infrastructure is scaling at a pace the industry has never seen – and grid integration has never been more critical to meeting that timeline.
The surge in AI computing, combined with accelerating cloud adoption and enterprise digitalization, is driving data center build-out at an unprecedented pace and scale.
Before a single server is racked or a building roofed, the grid infrastructure must be in place. It is the first dependency in every data center programme – and the one with the longest lead time.
Operators who address it early gain supply certainty, consistent engineering standards across every campus and remove grid integration risk from the critical path.
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Hyperscalers building GW-scale campuses simultaneously across multiple continents are creating unprecedented demand on high voltage equipment.
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Data center grid integration lead times represent one of the most significant risks to data center delivery, if not proactively managed from the start.
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Grid code compliance spanning multiple jurisdictions is growing faster than in-house capacity at any operator.
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Growing pressure to meet net-zero targets is pushing operators to demand measurable sustainability credentials from every part of their supply chain.
- Our Approach
One Partner.
One Relationship.
End to End.
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Instrument transformers, bushings and coils – trusted by grid operators in every major market, with over 100 years of engineering expertise.
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Manufacturing capacity reserved across a multi-site pipeline early in the project. Supply certainty built into data center planning from day one – one qualification, one spec, every campus.
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From grid studies and substation design to commissioning and full lifecycle support – through Trench Consulting and Trench Asset Services, integrated in one end-to-end relationship.
- Our Portfolio
The Grid Integration Infrastructure Data Centers Depend on
Trench Group instrument transformers, bushings and coils are engineered for grid measurement, grid connection and grid reliability – delivering the precision, protection and stability that data center programmes demand at every scale.
Trusted by grid operators across every major market in the world, our portfolio brings proven performance, long-term reliability and sustainable design.
- SERVICES
Reliability from First Engineering Decision to Lifetime Asset Support
Trench Group brings together HV equipment, engineering advisory and asset services – one relationship covering every stage of data center grid integration, from initial substation design to energization and beyond.
Grid studies
Substation design and advisory
Grid code compliance
Testing and commissioning support
- Installation support and training for safe commissioning and handling of the equipment
- Preventive maintenance programmes tailored to campus scale
- Inspection and condition monitoring across the full HV asset base
- Asset lifetime optimization
- Emergency response
- What a Direct Relationship Delivers
Five Reasons Early Engagement Creates Long-Term Value
Standardisation
Certainty
A sustainable portfolio available today, at scale – delivering measurable, reportable contribution to net-zero targets for your supply chain.
- Who We Serve
Tailored for Every Stakeholder in the Data Center Delivery
- Standardized HV products across every campus globally
- Manufacturing lead times secured early in the project lifecycle
- Early engineering input before decisions are locked
- Sustainable portfolio supporting measurable emissions reduction targets
- A framework agreement covering your full pipeline - consistent supply across every campus
- Direct manufacturer access with fast technical response
- Globally standardised products, grid operator approved
- Combined credentials - Trench's HV expertise alongside your delivery capability
- Grid studies at data center scale
- Grid code compliance across IEC, IEEE, all major standards
- Substation design and primary equipment advisory
- Manufacturer's expertise available as a service
“Trench Group combines engineering expertise, proven HV technology and lifecycle support to help every stakeholder in data center delivery navigate grid integration with confidence, at any scale.”
Vice President Business Development & Technical Sales, Trench Group
- Global manufacturing Footprint
Presence and Capacity at Every Scale
Trench Group operates manufacturing and engineering facilities across three continents, scaled to meet the pace and ambition of global hyperscale demand.
A financially strong, fast-growing group investing in capacity ahead of the market.
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Europe
Group headquarters and primary production base. Over 100 years of HV engineering heritage embedded across R&D centers and manufacturing plants.
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North America
US and Canada production facilities, dedicated to serving the North American hyperscale programme pipeline.
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Asia Pacific
Regional manufacturing and engineering support serving APAC hyperscale expansion, including South-East Asia and Australia.
- From Grid to Data Center Power
Your Data Center Campus Starts at the Grid
We are sponsoring DataCloud Global Congress 2026 in Cannes, 1-4 June and connecting directly with the industry leaders.
Come and talk to our team about what a direct manufacturer relationship looks like for your data center pipeline.