Scana's PSW Power & Automation Signs Framework Agreement for 240 MVA BESS at Norwegian AI Data Center

Scana ASA's subsidiary PSW Power & Automation AS has entered into a framework agreement with a Norwegian data center operator in the AI/HPC sector to deliver a 240 MVA / 250 MWh battery energy storage system, marking a significant strategic step into the rapidly expanding market for AI data center power infrastructure.

Under the agreement, PSW Power & Automation will serve as the system integrator for the complete BESS solution, encompassing design, integration and delivery of the energy storage system. The framework agreement carries no binding volume commitments, but total revenue from expected orders is estimated at between NOK 250 million and NOK 350 million, which under the company's contract classification system qualifies as a "very large contract" — defined as any agreement exceeding NOK 250 million. Work under the agreement is expected to commence immediately, with deliveries scheduled from the first quarter of 2027.

"The contract is an important milestone in our strategic focus on deliveries for datacenters, a market experiencing very strong growth," said Baste Tveito, CEO of Scana ASA.

The deal underscores the growing convergence of energy storage and data center infrastructure as AI and high-performance computing workloads drive escalating power demand. Battery energy storage systems are increasingly viewed as critical components for data center operators seeking to manage grid capacity constraints, ensure power reliability and support sustainability targets. For Scana, headquartered in Bergen with approximately 500 employees, the agreement represents a meaningful expansion beyond its traditional marine and offshore industrial roots into the digital infrastructure value chain. PSW Power & Automation specializes in the design and integration of electrical power systems, electrical infrastructure, energy storage systems and control systems, positioning the company to capture a share of the fast-growing AI data center power systems market.