DCD Connect Madrid 2026: designing the energy of tomorrow’s data centres

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The growth of data centres is reshaping Europe’s digital landscape and positioning Spain as one of its key players. In this context of transformation, Genesal Energy will take part on 6–7 May in DCD Connect Madrid 2026, a key meeting point where the future of the infrastructures that support the data economy is defined.

More than just an industry event, DCD Connect Madrid represents a space where technology, energy and strategic vision converge to address a shared challenge: ensuring that the digital world never stops. And it is precisely within this challenge that energy takes centre stage.

Looking to the future from the present

Taking part in DCD Connect Madrid is also an opportunity to listen, learn and anticipate. Being close to the sector’s leading players allows us to understand where the industry is heading and what role energy must play in that future.

In a world where everything depends on energy always being available, Genesal Energy reaffirms its commitment: to support the growth of the digital ecosystem with solutions that not only respond to present needs but are also prepared for what lies ahead.

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Along this journey, the support of trusted partners is key. Genesal Energy will participate in the event alongside its technological partner Baudouin, reinforcing an already well-established partnership that enables the delivery of highly demanding projects through a shared and complementary vision.

The combination of capabilities and expertise is now more essential than ever to respond to an ever-evolving environment, where technical complexity and operational demands set the pace.

Energy designed not to fail

In an environment where continuity is non-negotiable, Genesal Energy is committed to an engineering approach based on anticipation, adaptability and reliability. Every solution is developed with a clear objective: to ensure that critical infrastructures operate at all times, even in the most demanding scenarios.

This approach results in tailor-made projects capable of meeting the specific requirements of each installation and evolving alongside them. Because in the data centre universe, there are no standard solutions—only unique challenges that require technical precision and a deep understanding of the environment.

Genesal Energy designs a generator set for a waste-to-energy plant that transforms waste into resources

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Genesal Energy’s strong commitment to sustainability has led the company to develop projects linked to renewable and green energy, such as the design of a generator set for a waste-to-energy plant located in the south of London.

This facility generates electrical energy through the incineration of waste, producing power from materials that cannot be separated or recycled. With the aim of reducing environmental impact and promoting reuse for energy generation, waste is transformed into energy through biomethanisation or incineration processes.

Taking this function into account, Genesal Energy’s engineering team designed a generator set intended to supply the auxiliary services of this power generation plant. Its role is to guarantee the electrical supply to the plant’s main turbine, enabling a black start, and to act as backup in the event of grid failures, ensuring continuous operation. This solution is essential to guarantee the safe operation of critical installations, where even a simple grid outage could lead to serious incidents, accidents or major breakdowns.

The project was carried out jointly with the client and the civil works subcontractor.

According to World Bank forecasts, global waste generation will increase by 60% by 2050. In addition, Eurostat data show that 24% of municipal waste in Europe is still sent to landfill, with the associated environmental and public health challenges. For this reason, the development of waste-to-energy plants is essential, as they give a second life to non-recyclable waste that would otherwise be difficult to manage from an environmental perspective.

A unique design to generate energy

According to data from the United Nations International Environmental Technology Centre, waste-to-energy processes have the capacity to reduce the volume of waste sent to conventional landfills by up to 90%. The report also highlights that in countries most advanced in the use of this technology, between 25% and 30% of waste is already being treated in this way.

Guarantee the safe operation of critical installations, where even a simple grid outage could lead to serious incidents, accidents or major breakdowns.

All of this data was taken into account by Genesal Energy’s engineering team when designing an open, non-soundproofed generator set, operating at medium voltage (11,000 V). The solution includes air silencers in the generator room, a large-capacity fuel tank and a remote cooling system installed on the rooftop, including heat exchangers, a secondary circuit circulation pump and an air cooler. A special structure was also designed to support this equipment on the roof of the client’s building.

The entire project was developed in close collaboration with the client, ensuring that both the operational performance and the installation procedures, as well as the overall functionality of the equipment, met the highest standards.

Engineering solution delivered

The project developed by our engineering department involved the design of an open, non-soundproofed generator set, operating at 11,000 V medium voltage, with air silencers in the generator room, a large-capacity fuel tank and remote rooftop cooling. This includes heat exchangers, a secondary circuit circulation pump and an air cooler, supported by a specially designed structure on the client’s rooftop.

The engineering of the project was carried out jointly with the client and the civil works subcontractor to ensure that operation, installation procedures and equipment performance were fully optimised.

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Key features

  • 11,000 V medium-voltage generator with remote rooftop cooling, heat exchangers integrated into the baseframe, and pumping and filtration systems mounted on the generator skid.
  • Air cooler installed 4 m above rooftop level for integration with the plant’s HVAC systems, including supporting structure, guardrails and access ladder.
  • Generator room fuel system compliant with UK regulations and connected to the plant’s fuel installation.
  • Integrated earthing resistor.
  • Integrated room ventilation system with air intake and exhaust silencers to ensure high external noise attenuation.
  • Integrated control system.
  • Exhaust silencers mounted directly on the generator baseframe.
  • Double-wall stainless steel chimney, painted to match the building façade for aesthetic integration.

We keep mastering data: joining Data Center Forum Helsinki 2026

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On 23 April, we will be attending Data Center Forum Helsinki 2026, one of the leading events for the data centre sector in Northern Europe. This participation marks another step forward in our international strategy within the Data Centre space, particularly in a region such as Finland and the Baltic countries, where we have already delivered projects in highly demanding and critical environments.

At a time when the growth in digital demand is redefining the energy needs of these infrastructures, we continue to position ourselves with a clear objective: to deliver reliable, efficient solutions tailored to the sector’s new challenges.

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Taking our solutions to the Baltic region

During the event, which will take place at the Scandic Marina Congress Center, we will present our generation solutions specifically designed for critical environments such as those required in this sector. In today’s context — characterised by increasing energy demand and more demanding operational requirements — Genesal Energy’s solutions are an essential partner for any data centre environment.

One of the key moments of the event will be the participation of our colleague Jesús Santos Homobono, Data Centre Business Director, who will speak in the session “Engineering Bold Backup Power: 3 empirical ways to reduce PUE and emissions in new Data Centres”. During his presentation, Jesús will explain how backup systems can evolve towards a more efficient and measurable model, based on engineering solutions validated with real operational data.

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“Backup systems can no longer be understood as a passive element within a Data Centre. Today, they must be an asset capable of delivering efficiency, reducing impact and providing real control over the infrastructure’s energy,” he states ahead of the event.

A joint commitment for critical environments

At this edition, we are attending alongside our partner Baudouin. Our international collaboration focuses on the development of power generation solutions tailored to critical infrastructures. This collaboration is supported by major projects delivered across Europe for applications such as data centres, industrial infrastructures, and critical energy systems. The maturity of our partnership reinforces our capability in highly demanding environments. By combining expertise and technology, we are able to meet the specific needs of the sector.

Energy solutions tailored to each Data Centre

Genesal’s objective at this event is clear: to demonstrate that backup power can actively contribute to reducing emissions and improving energy control within the infrastructure. This is precisely what our solutions deliver, as we design tailor-made generator sets to meet the specific requirements of each project, adapting to the technical, regulatory and operational conditions of every installation.

See you in Helsinki

We will be present throughout the event, sharing knowledge and solutions with key players in the sector.

  • Location: Scandic Marina Congress Center, Helsinki (Stand 18)
  • Date: 23 April

Energy First. Data Always Under Control

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The digital economy is advancing at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence, cloud services, the growth of data traffic and the digitalisation of industry are driving a new generation of technological infrastructure. At the centre of all of them lies an element that leaves no room for error: energy.

Data centres have become the backbone of this digital reality. These are infrastructures where every second counts and where electrical continuity is a critical condition to guarantee the operation of services that sustain the global economy.

Genesal Energy is taking a step further in our commitment to critical power with the launch of a new campaign which, under the slogan “Control the Data”, brings our vision of energy into the data centre universe.

Because in environments where information is everything, controlling energy means securing data.

Critical power for infrastructures that cannot fail

Data centres represent one of the most demanding energy environments today. Supply reliability, the ability to respond to any contingency and integration within complex electrical architectures are determining factors for their operation.

Our approach to this sector starts from a clear idea: every energy project must be designed as an integrated component within the data centre ecosystem.

We develop distributed energy solutions conceived through bespoke engineering, capable of adapting to the levels of redundancy, energy management systems and international standards that define this type of infrastructure. We design power systems prepared to respond at critical moments, ensuring the operational continuity of facilities where failure is simply not an option.

We strengthen our positioning within the data centre ecosystem with the ambition of becoming a long-term strategic energy partner. Our goal is to support operators, engineering firms and developers in the design of robust, resilient energy infrastructures capable of responding to the challenges of a constantly evolving sector.

Energy engineering ready for the digital future

The evolution of data centres does not only demand reliability. It also requires efficiency, sustainability and the ability to adapt to new energy technologies.

Genesal’s solutions integrate Ecodesign criteria, performance optimisation and compatibility with biofuels, helping to improve infrastructure efficiency without compromising operational security. From this perspective, critical power is not limited to ensuring supply continuity. It also plays a key role in the development of more sustainable, resilient and future-ready digital facilities.

A meeting point with the global data centre ecosystem

This campaign will also provide the framework for our participation in some of the sector’s leading international events throughout 2026.

Events such as DataForum Helsinki, DCD Connect Madrid, DCD Connect London and Datacloud Global Congress will be key spaces for sharing knowledge, analysing the energy challenges of digital infrastructures and strengthening dialogue with operators, engineering firms and data centre developers from around the world.

A setting where Genesal Energy will continue contributing its experience in critical power and its vision of energy engineering capable of supporting the digital transformation.

More information: https://genesalenergy.com/control-the-data/

Mastering energy to master every project

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We are living through a defining moment for the energy sector.

The transition towards more sustainable models, the integration of renewables and alternative fuels, the exponential growth of data centres and the digitalisation of industry are raising the bar like never before. In this scenario, guaranteeing electrical continuity is no longer an option — it is an essential condition for the success of any critical project.

We develop distributed energy solutions conceived through bespoke engineering, eco-design, efficiency and compatibility with biofuels.

At Genesal Energy, we believe that supplying energy is not enough: it must be mastered. That is why we have evolved our ‘Pure Energy’ brand platform — a natural step that reflects our current position and goals as a leading European player focused on critical power solutions.

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With this evolution of ‘Pure Energy’, we strengthen our value proposition under a clear idea: “Master energy and you will master your project.” A more mature and strategic vision that places control, reliability and the ability to anticipate in the most demanding environments.

Engineering, control and vision for the future

We continue to build on our iconic feline universe — a symbol of precision, control and energy security — but we go one step further. We have reshaped our narrative to focus not only on the product, but on the purpose driving our engineering: designing bespoke solutions that enable our clients to remain in control, even in critical scenarios.

At Genesal Energy, we develop distributed energy solutions conceived through bespoke engineering, eco-design, efficiency and compatibility with biofuels. We manufacture in Europe and tailor each project to specific regulations, power requirements, climates and operational demands, supporting sectors where failure is not an option: data centres, defence, healthcare and industrial infrastructure.

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This approach consolidates our position as a key player in robustness, energy sovereignty and operational continuity, delivering technical confidence where it is needed most.

A brand aligned with our industrial reality

The evolution of ‘Pure Energy’ also marks the beginning of a new stage in our communications. Throughout 2026, this positioning will serve as the strategic framework for our actions, events and conversations with key accounts, reinforcing our reputation as a reliable, forward-thinking partner committed to the energy transition.

Master energy and you will master your project.

A brand more closely aligned with our industrial reality, our technical ambition and our firm commitment to the energy transition. Because when it comes to critical power, there is no room for improvisation. It is designed, mastered and placed at the service of projects that simply cannot fail.

Genesal Energy marks 15 years of operations in Peru, strengthening its international expansion

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Genesal Energy celebrates 15 years of presence in the Peruvian market, one of the most significant milestones in our international expansion strategy.

Since entering the Andean country, we have supported strategic sectors such as mining, construction, infrastructure, agro-industry and manufacturing, delivering power solutions tailored to high-demand operating environments.
Our establishment in Peru, initiated fifteen years ago, represented Genesal Energy’s first step into Latin America. This strategic decision responded to the country’s sustained economic growth and the increasing need for reliable energy solutions in projects where operational continuity is critical.

Over the past 15 years, the Genesal Energy Peru team has been involved in large-scale, technically complex projects, including the modernisation of the Talara Refinery, the construction of hospital infrastructure in Caraz, the expansion of Jorge Chávez International Airport, and industrial projects for companies such as UNACEM and QUIMPAC. In mining and agro-industry, the company has supported operations in regions including Piura, Huaraz and Moquegua, strengthening its position in key sectors of the Peruvian economy.

Our establishment in Peru, initiated fifteen years ago, represented Genesal Energy’s first step into Latin America.

This trajectory has enabled the integration of engineering developed in Spain with local operational expertise, combining European design and manufacturing standards with adaptation to variables such as altitude, climate and intensive operating conditions. The result is a model that brings together global technological backing and on-site execution capability.

15th Anniversary Special Series

To mark this anniversary, Genesal Energy Peru has launched the 15th Anniversary Special Series, incorporating a new fleet of generator sets as part of an international operational expansion. This fleet, visually identified in yellow as a commemorative edition, strengthens the subsidiary’s rental capacity and nationwide coverage, particularly in strategically important northern regions of the country.

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The Special Series represents increased availability and enhanced response capacity, while maintaining the same engineering standards, quality levels and technical support that define Genesal Energy worldwide. These generator sets are in excellent technical condition, thoroughly inspected and certified, and fully integrated into local operations under the company’s established protocols.

Fifteen years after our establishment in Peru, we continue to consolidate our commitment to the Latin American market, reaffirming our dedication to delivering practical, reliable and professionally engineered power solutions tailored to the real needs of each project.

Genesal strengthens backup power infrastructure for the Ireland–France grid interconnection

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European energy security takes another step forward with the first submarine electrical link between Ireland and France. Stretching over nearly 575 kilometres (500 km under the sea) and with a capacity of 700 MW, this project will enable bidirectional energy exchange between the two countries, reinforcing grid stability, the integration of renewable energy—particularly offshore wind—and competition in electricity markets.

Genesal Energy has taken part in this major submarine interconnection project supplying two generator sets designed to ensure continuous power availability under any operating scenario.

Backup power for a strategic infrastructure

The first unit, a 1,100 kVA main generator set, is responsible for supplying the highest-demand auxiliary loads and providing power during start-up phases or in the event of grid failure. Its role is essential to maintaining system operability at all times, even in the face of unforeseen incidents or disconnections from the main grid.

The secondary 137 kVA generator set is dedicated to supporting control systems, safety systems, emergency lighting and critical communications. Thanks to its design and rapid response capability, it ensures that the most sensitive equipment within the installation continues to operate with total reliability.

The mission of both units is to secure the operational resilience of the system. In extreme situations or grid interruptions, the generator sets supply power to control, protection and communication equipment, ensuring service continuity while preventing damage to the infrastructure.

Engineering tailored to the most demanding conditions

The client required reliable auxiliary power for control, SCADA, cooling, ventilation and pumping systems, as well as black-start capability to support the converters even when the AC grid is unavailable.

The Genesal Energy engineering team designed two fully customised soundproofed generator sets, optimising every element to adapt to the project’s constraints in terms of space, safety and operation.

One of the main challenges was integrating load banks inside the generator sets, which required redesigning the electrical cabinets and optimising the internal layout of the container. Internal double-wall fuel tanks were also designed with leak detection systems and bunded trays, guaranteeing maximum environmental protection.

In addition, the units incorporate air conditioning, panic locks, anchoring plates and structural reinforcement elements, among other customised components developed to meet the project’s stringent standards.

Key features of the GEN1100YC

  • Separate Power Cabinets and Control Cabinet integrated into an independent electrical room inside the soundproof container.
  • 400 kW load bank integrated into a dedicated room inside the same soundproof container.
  • Coolant recirculation and heating system for optimal start-up.
  • Air conditioning in the control room.
  • C5H (RAL 7035) surface treatment according to ISO 12944 for maximum resistance in industrial and coastal environments.
  • 900 L double-wall baseframe fuel tank with liquid collection system.
  • External above-ground double-wall 5,000 L steel tank painted to match the generator container.
  • Automatic fuel transfer system with double-wall piping and leak detection via vacuum console.
  • Independent leak detection for: baseframe tank, external tank and double-wall piping.
  • Supply of supports and tray between the container and external tank for overhead routing of transfer piping and electrical cables.
  • Panic bars, anchoring plates and customised structural supports.

Key features of the GEN137FI

  • Special 800 L double-wall bunded baseframe tank designed to collect all engine liquids (oil and coolant).
  • Double-wall leak sensor for the tank monitored through vacuum console.
  • Manual crank pump for filling the tank.
  • Earthing coil with clamp for the tank.
  • Enclosure painted in the client’s required colour with C5H surface treatment according to ISO 12944.
  • Engine coolant recirculation and heating system to ensure optimal start-up temperature.
  • 60 kW internal load bank integrated inside the enclosure.
  • Additional 4 Pole motorised breaker (80A) for load bank connection, integrated into an independent Power Cabinet fully isolated from the main group breaker.