Schneider Electric Power Centers Earn UL 2755 Certification for Modular Data Centers
Schneider Electric has secured UL 2755 certification for its prefabricated modular power distribution solutions, known as power centers. Compass Datacenters is the first customer to deploy them, according to the company.
- Schneider Electric's prefabricated power centers have received UL 2755 certification, now available for its Power Module solutions.
- Compass Datacenters is the first customer to deploy the certified power centers, according to Compass executive Amy Marks.
- The certification is meant to streamline inspections, AHJ approvals and on-site work, per Schneider Electric.
- An IDC Survey Spotlight cited by the company expects planned modular data center footprint by the end of 2027 to nearly double.
- UL Solutions is working with industry stakeholders to extend the standard to owner-operators, OEMs and code authorities.
What the certification covers
UL 2755 is titled "Outline of Investigation for Prefabricated Modular Data Center Systems and Related Modular units." Schneider Electric describes it as a standard designed specifically for modular data center infrastructure, addressing the safety, performance and integration of pre-engineered systems.
The company says the certification applies to its power centers and is now available for Schneider Electric Power Module solutions. It gives the reference as UL Solutions File E549436, Volume 1. Schneider Electric adds that UL Solutions is working with industry stakeholders to bring the standard to owner-operators, OEMs and code authorities.
Schneider Electric points to an IDC Survey Spotlight from February 2026, which says planned construction of modular data center footprint by the end of 2027 is expected to nearly double. The company argues that as modular deployment grows, the industry needs a common framework so quality keeps pace.
Benefits for Compass Datacenters
Schneider Electric lists five advantages for Compass Datacenters, which it describes as known for a "Fastest to Ready" approach.
- Faster deployment: the certification streamlines field inspections and approvals, and pre-validated power modules reduce the risk of delays between construction and commissioning.
- Safety and compliance: UL 2755 provides an evaluation of electrical, mechanical and system-level safety.
- Standardization: certified power centers support consistent quality across deployments, which the company says simplifies design validation, procurement and operations.
- Simpler AHJ approval: a recognized framework is meant to ease discussions with authorities having jurisdiction and speed approvals for modular installations.
- Less on-site complexity: more assembly and testing moves into controlled manufacturing environments, leaving fewer variables in the field.
Comments from Compass
Amy Marks, SVP, ESG & Innovation at Compass Datacenters, said the certification means the power centers "now arrive as certified appliances, with no internal inspection required." She added that this removes a step from every deployment and that being the first customer to deploy them is a milestone for both organizations and for the industry.
Michael Murphy, VP, Commissioning at Compass, said the equipment arrives having "cleared a rigorous independent evaluation." In his words, what shows up on site performs the way the documentation says it will.
What it means for the market
Schneider Electric frames the certification as relevant to operators facing pressure to deploy infrastructure quickly and safely, with demand for AI, cloud and edge computing continuing to rise. For operators, a certified product may mean fewer inspection steps and a clearer path through local approvals, according to the company.
Schneider Electric invites interested customers to contact a Schneider Electric Prefabricated Data Center specialist. The source gives no pricing, delivery dates or performance figures for the certified power centers.
