Integrated Power Systems For Construction And Data Infrastructure

Construction equipment and digital infrastructure increasingly rely on dependable on-site and standby energy sources. At CONEXPO 2026 (March 3–7, Las Vegas Convention Center, USA), Volvo Penta will present a portfolio ranging from internal combustion engines to battery storage and connected monitoring tools.

Expanding role beyond off-highway machinery
Industrial engine demand in North America has increased significantly since CONEXPO 2023, reflecting broader electrification and infrastructure expansion. The portfolio on display covers construction, mining and power generation, combining diesel engines, battery-electric drivelines, alternative-fuel engines and stationary energy storage.

The systems support applications such as excavators, mobile power units and rental fleets operating in demanding environments. The same platform approach extends to critical facilities, linking heavy equipment energy supply with stationary backup generation for a digital supply chain.

Natural gas engine aimed at data center lifecycle
The G17 natural gas engine will be shown operating on both pipeline-quality natural gas and renewable natural gas. The engine targets sectors with rapidly increasing power demand, including data centers.

Data center construction is projected to expand significantly in the coming years, increasing demand for temporary site power during building and for backup generation during operation. The same supplier supports both phases: powering construction equipment and later providing standby generation capacity. The portfolio includes Tier 4 Final/Stage V-certified engines, renewable-fuel compatibility and battery energy storage systems intended for mission-critical uptime.



The new Volvo Penta G17 natural gas engine will be on display at CONEXPO.

Powertrain diversity and energy transition
The product range spans fuel-efficient combustion engines, battery-electric drivelines and alternative fuels such as renewable diesel and natural gas. The approach allows equipment manufacturers to select propulsion and energy solutions based on duty cycle, emissions constraints and site infrastructure.

In underground mining, collaboration with OEM manufacturers has resulted in low-emission certified systems optimized for uptime and productivity. Over approximately 15 years this strategy has secured around 30% of the available global market share in that segment.

Connected monitoring and lifecycle support
An interactive system display demonstrates how the power ecosystem integrates engines, storage and digital services. The Volvo Penta Connect platform provides operational data, enabling performance monitoring and maintenance planning for fleet operators.

The company’s service model covers engineering integration through aftermarket support via a global network. The objective is consistent equipment availability across applications such as quarries, aggregates operations and large infrastructure projects.

Power supply across equipment and facilities
By combining mobile equipment power, stationary generation and monitoring tools, the presented systems link construction productivity with reliable operation of mission-critical facilities. The same architecture supports both heavy machinery and backup energy infrastructure, reflecting convergence between industrial equipment operation and connected digital infrastructure.

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