Data centers and on-site power generation

Build proven reliability, fire safety, and noise control into your facility

Engineered for today’s data center needs

AI, cloud computing, and other digital services are driving unprecedented data center growth across North America. As demand for capacity increases, access to a continuous and reliable power supply is becoming one of the biggest constraints on development.

As a result, many hyperscale and large-scale data centers are investing in behind-the-meter power generation to reduce dependence on constrained electrical grids and minimise downtime risks.

While these systems improve resilience, they also introduce new challenges around high operating temperatures, fire safety, and environmental exposure. Onsite power generation can also create significant noise, in addition to that from the data center itself, which can affect surrounding communities.

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Designing resilient data centers with stone wool insulation

Download our technical bulletin for data centers, developed in cooperation with ROCKWOOL North America.

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Trusted insulation solutions and expertise

ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation helps data center operators, designers, EPCs, and contractors solve complex challenges in demanding power generation environments.

For more than 80 years, we've partnered with global industries, including oil and gas, to help protect critical assets while meeting core requirements for safety, compliance, operational continuity, and long-term reliability.

Today, we're bringing that proven expertise and application knowledge to support the next generation of data centers.

Minimising risk of power failure

Power failure is the number one cause for data center outages. When every hour of downtime can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, our insulation solutions help you maintain reliable performance standards across your power generation and distribution infrastructure.

Reduce thermal losses
Improve system efficiency
Protect personnel
Support long-term equipment performance
Reduce maintenance requirements

Natural fire safety performance

Behind-the-meter power generation introduces high temperatures and combustible fuels into data center environments, making fire protection essential. Our stone wool insulation is naturally non-combustible and fire resilient, helping to protect your people, assets, and operations.

High-temperature resistance
Passive fire protection support
Proven industrial performance
Protection for personnel and assets

Outstanding acoustic protection

Generators, turbines, exhaust systems, and piping can create significant noise, which can affect nearby residential areas. ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation has naturally dense fibres with exceptional acoustic properties that safeguard your employees and minimise impact on neighbouring communities.

Reduce equipment noise
Support compliance with local requirements
Improve environmental performance
Enhance community acceptance

Mitigate corrosion risks

Outdoor power infrastructure is exposed to weather, moisture, and temperature fluctuations. Our proprietary water-repellent and corrosion-resistant technologies provide award-winning protection against water ingress, helping to reduce related downtime and maintenance requirements.

Water-repellent technologies
Corrosion mitigation technologies
Reduced maintenance risk
Improved asset reliability

Built for your data center application

Data center owners and operators trust ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation for safety, performance, and compliance across these applications:

On-site power generation systems
Natural gas feed infrastructure
Diesel storage and distribution systems
Exhaust systems and process piping
Acoustic barriers and enclosures

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Explore our products for data centers and on-site power generation

Designed to withstand temperatures up to 1200°F (650°C), ROCKWOOL ProRox® stone wool insulation products have been trusted for decades across global power generation sectors.

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Thermal and acoustic insulation

ProRox® PS 965 NA – mandrel wound pipe sections with CR-Tech^TMfor balance work, steam and process piping
ProRox® PS 980 NA – mandrel wound pipe sections with WR-Tech^TM for balance work, steam and process piping with high compression requirement
ProRox® MA 960 NA – mats with WR-Tech for large diameter piping, boilers and smoke exhausts
ProRox® SL 960 NA – rigid slabs (boards) for boilers, exhaust systems, and acoustic barriers

Hydrocarbon fire protection

ProRox® PS 680 NA – mandrel wound pipe sections for balance work, steam and process piping
ProRox® SL 680 NA – rigid slabs (boards) for equipment, columns and vessels

Talk to our experts

ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation can help you make the right decisions for your data center projects. Contact us to get advice on every step of the process and class-leading products tailored to your needs.

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