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The Fastest Way to Reduce Bridge Power Costs Is Faster Permanent Generation
Bridge power is a necessary part of most data center projects — but it’s an expensive one. Every month a site runs on temporary rental diesel while waiting on permanent generation is a month of significant operating cost. The longer that window runs, the more it affects the project’s economics.
The main driver of that window is lead time. Grid interconnect agreements can run years out. Long-lead permanent generation equipment from major OEMs can take just as long. Getting permanent units delivered faster can significantly shorten that bridge period — and reduce the costs that come with it.
That’s where WPP comes in. Through our IGSA distributorship, we supply new stationary generators — including 2MW, 2.5MW, 3MW, 3.3MW, 3.6MW, and 4MW diesel units and natural gas units at 2MW and 2.5MW — with delivery timelines well inside what most of the market can offer. The sooner permanent generation is in place, the sooner bridge power costs stop.
What WPP Does on Data Center Projects
Data center power projects involve many stakeholders — data center owners, GCs, electrical contractors, and sourcing teams. WPP can work with any of them. We come in as the fast, reliable supplier for the generation piece, with the sourcing relationships and lead times to keep the project on schedule.
What we bring to the table:
- New stationary diesel generators at 2MW, 2.5MW, 3MW, 3.3MW, 3.6MW, and 4MW, and natural gas units at 2MW and 2.5MW — all available through our IGSA distributorship
- Delivery timelines as low as 28 weeks on 2MW packages and 40 weeks on 3MW and larger units — faster than most of the market
- Scalable parallel configurations for projects requiring higher total capacity across multiple units
- Distribution equipment — transformers, panels, and switchgear — to support full installation
- Paralleling controller options for both diesel and natural gas configurations
- A straightforward credit and procurement process built for contractor and GC workflows
Equipment for Large-Scale Data Center Power
New Stationary Generator Sets
WPP supplies new stationary generator sets through our IGSA distributorship — available in both diesel and natural gas configurations. For data center applications, the 3.3MW diesel unit is the workhorse, and it’s where supply is tightest across the market. We maintain sourcing relationships that allow us to quote delivery timelines competitive with — or faster than — most of the market on units at this size.
Diesel generator sets — available configurations:
- Single units at 2MW, 2.5MW, 3MW, 3.3MW, 3.6MW, and 4MW
- Parallel configurations for projects requiring higher total capacity — 10MW, 20MW, 40MW, or more
- Deep Sea G8610 controls for paralleling applications
Natural gas generator sets — available configurations:
- 2MW and 2.5MW units
- Same paralleling capabilities as diesel — multiple units can be configured in parallel for larger total capacity requirements
- A popular choice for data center projects where gas supply is available and preferred over diesel operations
Distribution Equipment
WPP can also supply distribution equipment to support full installation, including transformers, island panels, distribution panels, and switchgear. Having generation and distribution sourced through one conversation reduces coordination gaps and helps keep the procurement process cleaner.
Delivery Timelines
On 2MW diesel units, WPP can deliver in as low as 28 weeks. On 3MW and larger units, as low as 40 weeks. For projects with flexible timelines, new stationary units can be delivered within a year for requirements needing significant total diesel capacity.
When you reach out, we’ll give you current availability and lead time information specific to your project scope.
Need Bridge Power While Your Permanent Units Are on Order?
Permanent generation solves the long-term problem and reduces bridge power costs — but there’s still a window between project go-live and unit delivery where temporary power is needed. WPP’s rental division can deploy diesel bridge power — including parallel portable configurations — in a matter of weeks.
The two sides work together: get your permanent units on order through WPP to compress the bridge period, then use WPP rental to cover the gap. One supplier, two solutions, one fewer coordination problem.
Common Questions
What generator sizes does WPP supply for data center projects?
WPP supplies new stationary diesel generators from 2MW to 4MW and natural gas units at 2MW and 2.5MW, through our IGSA distributorship. Parallel configurations can be set up for projects requiring higher total capacity — 10MW, 20MW, 40MW, or more.
What are typical delivery timelines?
As low as 28 weeks on 2MW diesel units and 40 weeks on 3MW and larger units, depending on current availability. We’ll give you current lead time information specific to your scope when you reach out.
Does WPP supply natural gas generators for data centers?
Yes. Through IGSA, WPP can supply natural gas generator sets at 2MW and 2.5MW for data center applications, with the same paralleling capabilities as diesel.
Does WPP work directly with data centers or through contractors?
Both, though most data center work flows through GCs and electrical contractors who hold the prime contract. WPP is set up to work through contractor and GC procurement processes, including credit approval workflows.
Can WPP supply both permanent and bridge rental power?
Yes. WPP’s sales division handles permanent generation. Our rental division can deploy parallel portable diesel bridge power for the window between project go-live and permanent unit delivery. Getting permanent units on order faster means a shorter — and less costly — bridge period.
What distribution equipment can WPP supply?
WPP can supply transformers, island panels, distribution panels, and switchgear alongside generation equipment. Sourcing both through WPP reduces the number of vendors and helps keep generation and distribution specs aligned.
Ready to Talk Through a Data Center Power Project?
WPP can move fast on permanent generation for data center projects — diesel or natural gas. Tell us your scope — unit size, quantity, timeline, and site requirements — and we’ll come back with current availability and lead times.
For contractors and GCs, the right first step is starting the credit process. It’s straightforward and gets your account set up so procurement can move when the project is ready.