{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"150602","rtpr_id":"nGNX5lbCJN-20260923","ticker":"SCHN","exchange":"Euronext Paris","all_tickers":["SCHN"],"title":"Schneider Electric launches new Motivair coolant distribution unit integrating liquid and air cooling for more flexible data center deployments","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-23T10:31:12.093Z","article_body":"* New coolant distribution unit, the WCDU, is designed for a wide-range of\nconfigurations and optimized to meet the need for high-capacity technical\ncorridor-based cooling architectures\n* Seamless integration with air cooling configurations and multiple\ninstallation options give operators greater flexibility\n* Single WCDU provides cooling capacity up to 3.5MW, with an accessible design\nfor simplified high-density deployment in space-constrained environments\n* Supports approach temperature differences as low as 2 °C to improve PUE and\nreduce OpEx for the entire cooling system\nRUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schneider Electric\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pqJ2Do9UYFLN4dWHacJojSbFT6ZSvKtnsHzpc5hucI9o92mZILA2YB0CPUip_eBOIu-7hVCsMwFkjjKhTQr8yKjlZny7dk1ngdJ7yCX61w8=),\na global energy technology leader, today launched its WCDU\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=modsXjTIwuOnlhRLLSG7sOtXonwrhnRPnHHzYelAx5rTWm4Og7VPXz337ynF0YU2ldAdjmgJuIaU4meKCEBum_7TK4lZjOvLfpMn3Cz-4pXyb16sBqxJVg1lH486hz76HNszd8M2eGketHWd0CRJ1fjrVjyOkyNWVAwW1Y3RhadL3FPc5ZeZWxqiwJ5HM7HtLDjoBHGAEEb0KbmKm9fAUWsfvx1ixu4pUqJ9aNytwN5gRqjhFJmzCFZdMiyKVaKV7ILNLF8QdNvfFEK5axUfsQv0c5GHV2HittpD0FnQtiA=),\na coolant distribution unit suitable for a wide range of configurations and is\ndesigned for seamless integration with fan wall air-cooling systems to support\nhybrid air and liquid cooling architectures in high-density AI data centers.\nDesigned for greater deployment flexibility, the unit allows operators to\nadjust the balance of liquid and air cooling without fully redesigning the\ndata hall. This approach allows for versatility as workloads are finalized to\navoid overbuilt infrastructure and stranded capacity.\n\nThe new WCDU reflects the evolution of liquid cooling and matches changing\ninfrastructure deployments for the AI era. Large data centers operators are\nincreasingly deploying CDUs outside of the white space in the technical\ncorridor for easier service and maintenance. The WCDU is optimized for the\ntechnical corridor and equipped with top entry connections to reduce\ninstallation complexity and keep the white space clear, which simplifies\ninstallation and service access.\n\n“As the only CDU that brings together both liquid and air cooling within a\nsingle solution, we’re delivering a level of flexibility the market hasn’t\nseen before,” said Andrew Bradner, Senior Vice President of the Cooling\nBusiness at Schneider Electric. “This approach allows operators to deploy\nmore efficiently, support a wider range of liquid cooling infrastructure\nconfigurations, and significantly reduce time to deployment.”\n\nThe new addition complements, expands and strengthens the Motivair by\nSchneider Electric line of liquid cooling solutions, which includes a range of\nCDUs to match a broad range of row-based, corridor-based and other deployment\narchitectures.\n\nAdditional Key Benefits of the WCDU\n\nThe WCDU’s all-in-one design, which incorporates Integrated pumps, heat\nexchangers and other critical CDU components into a single steel frame,\nsimplifies deployment and provides multiple installation options through a\nscalable, multi-modal architecture. In addition to integrating with fan walls,\nthe WCDU can be used as a standalone unit. As a result, operators currently\nusing fan walls for their cooling infrastructure gain an easier path to\nretrofitting their facilities. The unit also maintains zero lateral clearance,\nenabling optimized density in existing and new data hall layouts. The WCDU\nalso supports:\n* Increased Density: The WCDU offers the single largest cooling capacity in\nthe Motivair by Schneider Electric CDU line. A single WCDU is able to achieve\ncapacity up to 3.5 MW at 1.5 liters per minute per kW, and 2.5 MW at 2.0\nliters per minute per kW. Up to 20 WCDU units can operate together in group\nmode as a coordinated system, offering the scale needed to support today’s\n30-40MW data halls.\n\n\n* Improved efficiency: Supports warmer facility water system temperatures and\napproach temperature as low as 2°C. These operating conditions help improve\nPUE and improve the energy efficiency of the entire cooling infrastructure,\nwhich contributes to lower overall operating costs. The system incorporates\nhot swappable pumps, PICVs, and 25 micron filters, as well as a 15 inch\ntouchscreen HMI to support resiliency. \n\n\n* Supports resiliency: As an additional resilience option, for deployments up\nto 2.5 MW, the WCDU can be specified with N+1 redundancy, providing pump and\nvalve backup to help maintain cooling availability during maintenance or an\nunexpected component outage.\nWith the addition of the WCDU, Schneider Electric’s end-to-end liquid\ncooling portfolio now offers CDUs ranging from 105kW to 3.5MW, meeting current\nand future performance requirements.\n\nThe WCDU will begin shipping in select regions in October 2026 and will be\navailable for pre-order in the U.S. beginning in early 2027. For more\ninformation, visit Schneider Electric’s website\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pqJ2Do9UYFLN4dWHacJojQIzAvQJU1AuIkac3j6bCi6yG-W2hEbjaNR_gOJt4fqmEC2PdMcgkcht2513893OeXC3BFVcMu52b0gUyFL3sQStneJJG1tkGf2vZ7Lao4xmtSlDk5YK7CpqQbrVgas6Jd1pdpJvJCvpMADF4MYpD4B2HJWzYeeoOM3CaNHKYTadm_VmTY8KbSzTU46zRCNmiFsCrg7xwe4_aryAqZi_JNsmofR4tqOTmgM3nsT593Uv0qBvckQJdLozYPdUed_7MteWbvNwqx2_uihYdg9411QoYCb8ney31diXcnm6zljX).\n\nPress contact: mediarelations@se.com\n\nRelated resource:\n* Reference design\n(https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/WCDU_GMA_Reference-paper/) that\nevaluates the deployment of the WCDU in an AI-ready data center environment\nusing CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis.\nAbout Schneider Electric\n\nSchneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency\nand sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries,\nbusinesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers,\nfactories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected\necosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The\nportfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures,\nAI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000\nemployees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is\nconsistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies. \n\nwww.se.com\n\nLearn more about Advancing Energy Tech on Schneider Electric Insights\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pqJ2Do9UYFLN4dWHacJojaQX-uxzQfY63yUIP_TClb4b9Ix8RHb7qTytIIlRQSKpdrtoaTbSzHOWKLLGok67hiqv6EPJYRBlMwwa88Uf-QGqbQ-dOtzMQYG5OlS2BsQ-).\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at:\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/756f3c46-0cfb-4ca9-a679-77e384ebffcc\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3dd0c0ca-b276-49b6-b857-73ef9d00d0b0)\nSchneider Electric launches new Motivair coolant distribution unit integrating\nliquid and air cooling for more flexible data center deployments \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/756f3c46-0cfb-4ca9-a679-77e384ebffcc/en)\nSchneider Electric launches new Motivair coolant distribution unit integrating\nliquid and air cooling for more flexible data center deployments\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX5lbCJN-20260923","title":"Schneider Electric launches new Motivair coolant distribution unit integrating liquid and air cooling for more flexible data center deployments","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"SCHN","created":"2026-09-23T10:31:12.093Z","tickers":["SCHN"],"exchange":"Euronext Paris","article_body":"* New coolant distribution unit, the WCDU, is designed for a wide-range of\nconfigurations and optimized to meet the need for high-capacity technical\ncorridor-based cooling architectures\n* Seamless integration with air cooling configurations and multiple\ninstallation options give operators greater flexibility\n* Single WCDU provides cooling capacity up to 3.5MW, with an accessible design\nfor simplified high-density deployment in space-constrained environments\n* Supports approach temperature differences as low as 2 °C to improve PUE and\nreduce OpEx for the entire cooling system\nRUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schneider Electric\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pqJ2Do9UYFLN4dWHacJojSbFT6ZSvKtnsHzpc5hucI9o92mZILA2YB0CPUip_eBOIu-7hVCsMwFkjjKhTQr8yKjlZny7dk1ngdJ7yCX61w8=),\na global energy technology leader, today launched its WCDU\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=modsXjTIwuOnlhRLLSG7sOtXonwrhnRPnHHzYelAx5rTWm4Og7VPXz337ynF0YU2ldAdjmgJuIaU4meKCEBum_7TK4lZjOvLfpMn3Cz-4pXyb16sBqxJVg1lH486hz76HNszd8M2eGketHWd0CRJ1fjrVjyOkyNWVAwW1Y3RhadL3FPc5ZeZWxqiwJ5HM7HtLDjoBHGAEEb0KbmKm9fAUWsfvx1ixu4pUqJ9aNytwN5gRqjhFJmzCFZdMiyKVaKV7ILNLF8QdNvfFEK5axUfsQv0c5GHV2HittpD0FnQtiA=),\na coolant distribution unit suitable for a wide range of configurations and is\ndesigned for seamless integration with fan wall air-cooling systems to support\nhybrid air and liquid cooling architectures in high-density AI data centers.\nDesigned for greater deployment flexibility, the unit allows operators to\nadjust the balance of liquid and air cooling without fully redesigning the\ndata hall. This approach allows for versatility as workloads are finalized to\navoid overbuilt infrastructure and stranded capacity.\n\nThe new WCDU reflects the evolution of liquid cooling and matches changing\ninfrastructure deployments for the AI era. Large data centers operators are\nincreasingly deploying CDUs outside of the white space in the technical\ncorridor for easier service and maintenance. The WCDU is optimized for the\ntechnical corridor and equipped with top entry connections to reduce\ninstallation complexity and keep the white space clear, which simplifies\ninstallation and service access.\n\n“As the only CDU that brings together both liquid and air cooling within a\nsingle solution, we’re delivering a level of flexibility the market hasn’t\nseen before,” said Andrew Bradner, Senior Vice President of the Cooling\nBusiness at Schneider Electric. “This approach allows operators to deploy\nmore efficiently, support a wider range of liquid cooling infrastructure\nconfigurations, and significantly reduce time to deployment.”\n\nThe new addition complements, expands and strengthens the Motivair by\nSchneider Electric line of liquid cooling solutions, which includes a range of\nCDUs to match a broad range of row-based, corridor-based and other deployment\narchitectures.\n\nAdditional Key Benefits of the WCDU\n\nThe WCDU’s all-in-one design, which incorporates Integrated pumps, heat\nexchangers and other critical CDU components into a single steel frame,\nsimplifies deployment and provides multiple installation options through a\nscalable, multi-modal architecture. In addition to integrating with fan walls,\nthe WCDU can be used as a standalone unit. As a result, operators currently\nusing fan walls for their cooling infrastructure gain an easier path to\nretrofitting their facilities. The unit also maintains zero lateral clearance,\nenabling optimized density in existing and new data hall layouts. The WCDU\nalso supports:\n* Increased Density: The WCDU offers the single largest cooling capacity in\nthe Motivair by Schneider Electric CDU line. A single WCDU is able to achieve\ncapacity up to 3.5 MW at 1.5 liters per minute per kW, and 2.5 MW at 2.0\nliters per minute per kW. Up to 20 WCDU units can operate together in group\nmode as a coordinated system, offering the scale needed to support today’s\n30-40MW data halls.\n\n\n* Improved efficiency: Supports warmer facility water system temperatures and\napproach temperature as low as 2°C. These operating conditions help improve\nPUE and improve the energy efficiency of the entire cooling infrastructure,\nwhich contributes to lower overall operating costs. The system incorporates\nhot swappable pumps, PICVs, and 25 micron filters, as well as a 15 inch\ntouchscreen HMI to support resiliency. \n\n\n* Supports resiliency: As an additional resilience option, for deployments up\nto 2.5 MW, the WCDU can be specified with N+1 redundancy, providing pump and\nvalve backup to help maintain cooling availability during maintenance or an\nunexpected component outage.\nWith the addition of the WCDU, Schneider Electric’s end-to-end liquid\ncooling portfolio now offers CDUs ranging from 105kW to 3.5MW, meeting current\nand future performance requirements.\n\nThe WCDU will begin shipping in select regions in October 2026 and will be\navailable for pre-order in the U.S. beginning in early 2027. For more\ninformation, visit Schneider Electric’s website\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pqJ2Do9UYFLN4dWHacJojQIzAvQJU1AuIkac3j6bCi6yG-W2hEbjaNR_gOJt4fqmEC2PdMcgkcht2513893OeXC3BFVcMu52b0gUyFL3sQStneJJG1tkGf2vZ7Lao4xmtSlDk5YK7CpqQbrVgas6Jd1pdpJvJCvpMADF4MYpD4B2HJWzYeeoOM3CaNHKYTadm_VmTY8KbSzTU46zRCNmiFsCrg7xwe4_aryAqZi_JNsmofR4tqOTmgM3nsT593Uv0qBvckQJdLozYPdUed_7MteWbvNwqx2_uihYdg9411QoYCb8ney31diXcnm6zljX).\n\nPress contact: mediarelations@se.com\n\nRelated resource:\n* Reference design\n(https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/WCDU_GMA_Reference-paper/) that\nevaluates the deployment of the WCDU in an AI-ready data center environment\nusing CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis.\nAbout Schneider Electric\n\nSchneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency\nand sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries,\nbusinesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers,\nfactories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected\necosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The\nportfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures,\nAI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000\nemployees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is\nconsistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies. \n\nwww.se.com\n\nLearn more about Advancing Energy Tech on Schneider Electric Insights\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pqJ2Do9UYFLN4dWHacJojaQX-uxzQfY63yUIP_TClb4b9Ix8RHb7qTytIIlRQSKpdrtoaTbSzHOWKLLGok67hiqv6EPJYRBlMwwa88Uf-QGqbQ-dOtzMQYG5OlS2BsQ-).\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at:\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/756f3c46-0cfb-4ca9-a679-77e384ebffcc\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3dd0c0ca-b276-49b6-b857-73ef9d00d0b0)\nSchneider Electric launches new Motivair coolant distribution unit integrating\nliquid and air cooling for more flexible data center deployments \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/756f3c46-0cfb-4ca9-a679-77e384ebffcc/en)\nSchneider Electric launches new Motivair coolant distribution unit integrating\nliquid and air cooling for more flexible data center deployments\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-23T10:31:12.132817271Z","server_sent_at_ms":1790159472132},"received_at":"2026-09-23T10:31:12.188Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"139405","press_release_id":"150602","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Electrical Equipment","sector":"Industrials"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"product_launch","narrative":"Schneider Electric launched the WCDU, a Motivair-branded coolant distribution unit that integrates liquid and air cooling in a single solution for high-density AI data centers.\n\nThe unit delivers up to 3.5MW of cooling capacity, supports approach temperatures as low as 2°C to improve PUE, and up to 20 units can operate together for 30-40MW data halls.\n\nThe WCDU begins shipping in select regions in October 2026 with U.S. pre-orders in early 2027, expanding the company's liquid cooling portfolio to a 105kW-3.5MW range.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Schneider extends its AI data center cooling lineup with a 3.5MW hybrid liquid/air CDU amid the liquid-cooling buildout race."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"shipping":"select regions October 2026; 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