Data centers are the backbone of our digital age, but increasing compute demands from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and high-density racks make cooling a critical challenge. For example, data centers are forecast to double their annual energy consumption by 2030. ABI Research’s latest study ranks the top data center cooling companies, identifying leaders in delivering the best cooling systems with innovative thermal management solutions. From liquid cooling to digital oversight, these firms have demonstrated superior heat mitigation capabilities for data center operators around the world.
Table 1: Comparing the Top Data Center Cooling Companies
| Company Name |
Score (out of 100) |
Standout Features |
Strengths |
Best For (Who Would Be Interested?) |
| Vertiv |
81.1 |
Liebert range with free cooling, Vertiv 360AI, digital twin BMS integration, CoolTera acquisition, circular economy strategy |
Broad cooling portfolio (air + liquid), AI-ready with NVIDIA/Intel, ESG leadership, localized supply chain, strong onboarding, robust diagnostics and service |
Hyperscalers and colocation providers seeking full-stack, AI-optimized, sustainable cooling and integrated monitoring |
| Johnson Controls |
79.8 |
YORK chillers, Silent-Aire hyperscale cooling, OpenBlue software, Global DC Solutions org |
Long HVAC legacy, integrated services from design to maintenance, emission reduction ahead of target, strong retrofit and flexibility offerings |
Operators seeking mature, scalable solutions for multi-site operations with a focus on energy efficiency and lifecycle value |
| Schneider Electric |
74.1 |
EcoStruxure + DCIM 3.0, Motivair acquisition, modular builds, NVIDIA + NTT partnerships |
Cooling-agnostic and modular, liquid cooling for HPC, strong global footprint, software integration, strong edge and AI partnerships |
Enterprises or edge facilities prioritizing flexible deployment, global support, and AI-readiness |
| Daikin |
73.3 |
CRAH units, AHRI-standard chillers, Daikin on Site monitoring, L∞P circular economy program |
Strong air cooling, real-time monitoring, reclaimed refrigerant leadership, U.S. manufacturing expansion |
Data centers favoring standard-compliant air cooling with strong monitoring and circular economy capabilities |
| Trane |
71.1 |
TRACE®, myPLV®, myCO2e™ software tools, LiquidStack immersion cooling, Autodesk partnership |
High-efficiency HVAC, predictive software tools, circular service program, design-optimized solutions for engineers |
Facility managers and engineers focused on simulation-led design, performance optimization, and circular maintenance |
| Danfoss |
68.3 |
End-to-end cooling incl. direct-to-chip, Leanheat software, heat reuse, Net Zero Innovation Hub partnerships |
Proven PUE improvements, long-standing liquid cooling R&D, strong in North America + EU, small footprint modular products, IBM/HPE/Siemens collaborations |
Operators seeking liquid cooling innovations, heat reuse, and small-footprint efficiency |
