Orange engages APL to increase the electrical and cooling capacities of its Val-de-Reuil data center.

Published on May 27, 2026 -

Data center energy consumption optimization | Expert in data centers

Orange has a direct free cooling data center in Val-de-Reuil, designed with APL's assistance. This site houses four IT rooms and their technical premises. In two of these IT rooms, Orange wanted to add confined racks. APL was engaged to manage the electrical and cooling power extensions necessary for the proper functioning of the new equipment.

Client company

Orange

Industry

Telecom

Type of support

Project management implementation

Type of service

Electrical and cooling installation

Context and objectives of the assignment

Upgrade two IT rooms to accommodate new racks
Increase electrical and cooling capacities
Upgrade the supervision systems for electrical and cooling installations, and fire protection
Create a dedicated space for third-party operators

Completed assignments

Project studies: work phasing and risk management on an operational site
Preparation of the tender document and assistance with contract awarding
Work execution management: scheduling, coordination, and site supervision, assistance with work acceptance

Client benefits

APL's support throughout the project, particularly during the contracting phase, which is stricter for construction contracts in the case of operational IT rooms.
Work carried out on an operational site, without impacting nearby IT equipment.

Our solutions for

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