AstraZeneca, one of the world’s leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, relies on uninterrupted data center performance to support global research, production and security operations. To enhance the reliability and load capacity of its Fairfax Operations Center Data Center, the company enlisted STV to design major electrical and HVAC upgrades that ensure continuous, resilient operations. The improvements enable the facility to maintain indefinite uptime, even in the event of utility power loss, strengthening the backbone of AstraZeneca’s digital and scientific operations.
What challenges did STV address?
Modern data centers face increasing power demands, tighter reliability standards and heightened risk associated with outages. AstraZeneca needed a robust, redundant and scalable power strategy capable of supporting essential computers, communications networks and building support systems. The challenge required evaluating existing infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and integrating new power network options without compromising ongoing mission‑critical functions.
What solutions did STV deliver?
STV provided comprehensive design services encompassing electrical, HVAC and building systems engineering to modernize the data center’s power infrastructure. After assessing the facility’s electrical and mechanical systems, STV developed a solution featuring dual utility feeds, a 1,500‑kW standby generator and paralleling/transfer switchgear to ensure seamless transitions during utility interruptions. The resulting system provides enhanced redundancy, greater load capacity, and improved operational resiliency for AstraZeneca’s data‑intensive environment.
How does this project benefit the region?
By strengthening power reliability for a major biopharmaceutical data center, the project supports uninterrupted research, manufacturing and patient‑critical operations. The upgraded infrastructure enhances resiliency, ensures public health continuity and reinforces the region’s expanding biotech and data‑center networks – all while advancing STV’s growing footprint in the Power Market.
Key stats and accolades
- 1,500‑kW standby generator
- Dual utility services for full redundancy
- Paralleling/transfer switchgear for seamless transitions
- Power and HVAC upgrades supporting indefinite uptime
- Enhanced capacity for computers, communications, and building systems
