About Us
Experts in Data Centre Testing & Commissioning
At PowerLoad, we bring together a team of highly experienced professionals with deep expertise in the data centre and critical infrastructure industries. Our team has decades of combined experience in load bank design, commissioning, liquid cooling solutions, and power testing, ensuring that every solution we offer is engineered to meet the highest industry standards.
Our Experience
Our experience spans over 4 decades within the building services industry from cooling equipment supply, installation and commissioning through to ongoing maintenance and service support. PowerLoad has been born to encompass the wealth of knowledge and experience that it’s team of dedicated engineers provide, to offer cooling solutions from early concept design through to full support during critical commissioning phases.
PowerLoad are associated with some of the worlds leading manufacturers of cooling system products and support a client base that includes some of the worlds largest data centre providers.
PowerLoad have experienced local support teams throughout Europe with the ability to meet fast response times in most localities.
Our Key Personnel
Ian MacDowall
Founder Technical / Engineering
With a wealth of experience in engineering and cooling systems, Ian MacDowall serves as Technical/Engineering Director at PowerLoad, where he leads the design, development, and innovation of our cutting-edge load bank solutions.
Luke Farrow
operations
Luke ensures the efficient execution of projects, from manufacturing and logistics to commissioning and after-sales support.
Mission
At Powerload , our mission is to provide innovative, reliable, and high-quality water heater load banks that empower the data centre industry to optimise efficiency, ensure system reliability, and safeguard operational continuity. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support critical infrastructure with precision, sustainability, and unmatched performance.
Vision
To be the leading provider of specialised water heater load banks, empowering data centres with seamless commissioning support and ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and sustainability in every critical installation. We strive to set the standard for innovation, precision, and excellence in the data centre commissioning process.
Why Choose PowerLoad
precision, performance, and expertise
At PowerLoad, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge load bank solutions and unrivaled support for data centre commissioning and testing. Here’s what sets us apart:
Engineered & Manufactured in the UK
Our load banks are designed and built to the highest industry standards, ensuring superior quality, reliability, and compliance with critical testing requirements. CE & UL certified.
Specialists in Liquid-Cooled & Hybrid Load Banks
We provide innovative solutions tailored to modern high-density data centres, supporting both full-load and low-load cooling system validation.
Direct Purchase Advantage
Unlike offshore alternatives, our load banks meet strict industry standards, offering long-term reliability, direct manufacturer support, and customisable configurations.
Flexible Rental Options
Need a short-term solution? Our ready-to-deploy rental fleet provides cost-effective, scalable options without the commitment of ownership.
Comprehensive Support Services
From project management and commissioning to after-sales support and maintenance, we ensure your infrastructure operates at peak performance.
Innovation-Driven Approach
We are continuously developing new solutions to enhance efficiency and support the evolving needs of the market.