Inwi Scales Cooling Performance at Technopolis Data Centre Site with Vertiv Chilled Water Solutions

Following the successful deployment of thermal management solutions at its Marrakech and Settat data centres, leading Moroccan telecommunications provider Inwi has once again relied on Vertiv , a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, this time to support expansion at its Technopolis Rabat facility, with an emphasis on cooling efficiency, redundancy and resilience. Africa’s fast-growing digital economy depends on reliable data centre infrastructure to support cloud services, mobile networks and digital innovation, and Inwi and its data centres play a pivotal role in enabling this foundation. The project at Inwi’s Technopolis Rabat site focused on upgrading cooling capabilities using advanced chilled water systems and precision cooling units, building on the proven performance delivered by Vertiv at the Marrakech and Settat facilities. This particular implementation brought with it a unique set of technical challenges, particularly the need to maintain optimal cooling efficiency in high ambient temperatures, which can exceed 45°C during summer months. In addition, the company needed to integrate new cooling systems within its existing infrastructure without disrupting ongoing operations, while at the same time reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with Inwi’s energy efficiency goals. To address these requirements, Vertiv installed chilled water systems, featuring the VertivTM Liebert® AFC air-cooled chiller with a 715 kW cooling capacity, designed with integrated free cooling capabilities and configured with both a main and redundant unit to enable continuous data centre operations during system maintenance or other downtime.The solution also includes VertivTM Liebert® PCW CRAH units with chilled water cooling , designed for IT rooms to maintain consistent temperature and humidity, integrated with VertivTM Liebert® iCOMTM control systems for real-time performance optimisation and efficient temperature management. In addition, Vertiv provided lifecycle services including installation and commissioning, technical consultancy to design a cooling system aligned with Inwi’s operational requirements, and ongoing maintenance and support...