This project involved a confidential hyperscale data center developer and EPC supporting future feeder interconnections and phased capacity expansion across multiple data center facilities. The solution utilized the Lake Shore Electric Power Tap Series, a UL 1773-listed product designed for high-capacity power distribution, supporting ampacities of up to 4000A. The system provides 65kAIC standalone short-circuit ratings, expandable to 100kAIC with upstream protection, and was configured with top or bottom cable entry to accommodate varying site layouts. Deliveries were phased to align with construction turnover milestones, ensuring electrical rooms could be commissioned on schedule. The client operates a hyperscale data center program with an aggressive build and turnover timeline, where electrical rooms are energized quickly and then restricted from future major work, making upfront scalability, safety, and reliability critical to the project’s success.
The pace of construction prevented contractors from re-entering completed and energized areas to perform future feeder tie-ins. Once sections were turned over, shutdowns were not an option. The client required a solution that enabled future expansion without downtime, added safety risk, or disruption to ongoing operations.
Lake Shore Electric deployed its Power Tap Series, providing a UL 1773–listed, lockable interconnection point engineered for future feeder termination. Cabinets were installed during initial construction, allowing future circuit terminations to be completed without taking an outage or impacting live operations.
The solution supports top or bottom entry, accommodates ampacities up to 4000A, and provides 65kAIC standalone ratings, expandable to 100kAIC with upstream protection. For applications exceeding UL requirements, higher-rated non-UL configurations are also available.
Lake Shore collaborated closely with the project team to finalize the design and secure approval, enabling the solution to be standardized and reused by additional contractors across the site.
How Was The Power Solution Implemented for a Data Center?
Lake Shore Electric implemented its Power Tap Series by installing UL 1773–listed, lockable interconnection cabinets during initial construction. This approach enabled future feeder terminations to be completed without outages or disruption to live operations. The team worked directly with the project stakeholders to finalize the design, secure approvals, and standardize the solution for reuse by additional contractors across the site.
Designing for phased expansion and zero-downtime requirements? Lake Shore Electric Power Tap solutions provide a proven path to scale.
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