UPS eConversion vs. double conversion calculator

Use this TradeOff Tool to evaluate how operating a Schneider Electric UPS in eConversion mode versus the same or any UPS in double conversion mode impacts efficiency, energy consumption, electricity cost, and carbon footprint. The calculator enables you to make informed decisions about which UPS and operating mode best meets your energy-saving goals and operational needs for critical three-phase UPS applications like generative AI data centers.

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