BLOG: The Beating Heart of Data Centres: Ensuring Reliable and Sustainable Power Distribution 💙⚡

As digitalisation accelerates, the role of data centres in society’s critical infrastructure is rapidly expanding. Cloud services, artificial intelligence, IoT, and e-commerce all demand vast amounts of data – and data, in turn, requires uninterrupted, secure, and flexible power distribution. Power distribution solutions are no longer just a technical detail; they are the foundation of business continuity and competitiveness.

A power outage in a data centre can cause significant financial losses, erode customer trust, and even result in breaches of statutory requirements. This is why power distribution must, above all, be reliable to prevent unexpected interruptions. It must also be safe, protecting both equipment and people.

Additionally, power distribution needs to be flexible to adapt to the growing and changing needs of data centres. Finally, it must be sustainable, supporting environmental goals and reducing the lifecycle costs of the entire system.

Okken – The New Standard for Data Centre Power Distribution

✨The Okken switchboard✨, manufactured by Norelco in Savonlinna, is specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of critical infrastructure and data centres. Built from Finnish materials, these units are supplied not only in Finland but also across the Nordics and Europe. Okken is a fully type-tested low-voltage switchgear (IEC 61439-1/2) that offers top-class safety, flexibility, and durability. Norelco is a licensed manufacturer of Schneider Electric’s Okken and Okken Lean switchboard.

The advantages of Okken include:

✅ Arc fault tested 100kA / 0.5s – maximum personnel safety.
✅ Short-circuit withstand 100kA, 1s (I dyn 220kA) – handles the toughest electrical loads.
✅ Innovative frame and busbar system (Okken Lean) – up to 30% lower CO₂ emissions and heat losses.
✅ Compact, flexible design – space-efficient installation and versatile connection.
✅ Predictive condition monitoring for proactive maintenance and minimised downtime.
✅ Domestic manufacturing – short supply chain, fast maintenance, and spare parts service.

Comprehensive Solutions to Support Your Business

When reliability, safety, and responsibility are the cornerstones of your business, Norelco provides solutions that support these at every level. In addition to Okken, we manufacture low-voltage switchboards, medium-voltage switchgear, and E-House solutions for data centres. We also offer on-site installation and commissioning services for our products.

Our strengths include project management, reliable delivery times, and flexible cooperation. Our dependable maintenance service maximises the availability of your facilities. All products are designed and manufactured in Finland, ensuring high quality, delivery reliability, and rapid service. Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) can also be carried out at our facility.

When you choose Norelco, you’re not just investing in equipment – you’re investing in peace of mind that lasts throughout the lifecycle of your installation.

Ensure the Reliability of Your Data Centre – Contact Our Experts

Would you like to discuss the specific needs of your facility? Get in touch, and together we’ll design a power distribution solution that supports your business now and in the future.

Joonas Pentikäinen, Product Manager

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