From Energy Waste to Performance Gain: HaloDrive™ and the New Economics of Cooling

By Orbis Electric Engineering Team | November 2025

Redefining Data-Center Economics

Every watt counts in the age of AI. For hyperscale operators, the difference between a 1.4 PUE and a 1.3 PUE translates into millions in annual OPEX savings. Orbis Electric’s HaloDrive™ Cooling Engine redefines that equation by converting energy typically lost in the cooling cycle into additional computing capacity.

A New Performance Multiplier

At the center of the system lies a 97%-efficient axial-flux motor-pump — a marvel of engineering that delivers high torque, low heat, and fluid-agnostic operation in a compact 4.4” × 16” form factor. The result:

• 5–7% PUE improvements without major retrofits.

• 10–15% compute-per-kW uplift through AI-driven optimization.

• 20–30% lower parasitic losses, reducing both power draw and cost.

Industry Alignment and Standards

HaloDrive™ is built for the Open Compute Project (OCP) ecosystem, enabling drop-in replacement of legacy CDUs and aligning with UL 2755, IEC 62368-1, and LEED / Energy Star certification targets. With validation pilots planned for 2026, Orbis Electric is poised to become the new performance standard for AI data-center cooling.

The Sustainable Advantage

Beyond energy savings, HaloDrive™ reduces water usage by 95%, eliminates rare-earth dependencies through ferrite and 3D-printed magnet materials, and significantly cuts embodied carbon — all while delivering $8–12M in annual OPEX savings per data hall.