In response to the explosive computational demands of artificial intelligence, global power management leaders Schneider Electric, ABB, and Eaton are simultaneously focusing on innovation in next-generation data center power systems, particularly collaborating with NVIDIA to advance the emerging 800 VDC high-voltage direct current architecture.
Schneider Electric Highlights 800 VDC Power System Innovation for NVIDIA Next-Gen GPUs
Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation for energy management and automation, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the industry’s transition to 800 VDC power architecture. This transition is a critical requirement for emerging high-density rack systems in next-generation data centers.
As the industry accelerates toward higher power density and efficiency, Schneider Electric is actively innovating with a comprehensive system-level approach integrating power conversion, protection, and measurement. This ensures power systems are not only efficient but also safe, resilient, and easily scalable.
Traditional 54-volt in-rack power distribution used in today’s data centers was designed for kilowatt-level racks and cannot support the megawatt-level racks emerging in modern AI factories. Scalable 800 VDC distribution systems with integrated energy storage are therefore crucial.
Schneider Electric is collaborating with NVIDIA to develop an 800 VDC SideCar capable of powering racks up to 1.2 MW, supporting next-generation NVIDIA GPUs and future iterations of NVIDIA accelerated computing infrastructure.
ABB to Collaborate with NVIDIA on Next-Generation AI Data Centers
ABB has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate the development of gigawatt-scale next-generation data centers. The innovation will focus on developing and deploying cutting-edge power solutions needed to create efficient, scalable power delivery for future AI workloads. These R&D projects will support NVIDIA’s planned introduction of an 800 VDC power architecture for megawatt-scale server racks.
Efficiently delivering such high power levels requires significant advancements in power distribution technology and architecture. Future data center power architectures will combine medium-voltage uninterruptible power supplies with DC power distribution based on solid-state power electronics, delivering power directly to server rooms.
Global data center demand is projected to grow from 80 GW in 2024 to approximately 220 GW by 2030, with capital expenditure expected to exceed $1 trillion. AI workloads are anticipated to constitute about 70% of this growth.
Approximately 40% of ABB’s scientific research in electrification focuses on areas critical for next-generation data centers, such as electrical architecture, protection devices, DC distribution, and cooling. Recent ABB innovations supporting the data center industry include the ABB HiPerGuard, the world’s first solid-state medium-voltage UPS, and SACE Infinitus, the world’s first IEC-certified solid-state circuit breaker.
Eaton Unveils New 800 VDC Data Center Reference Architecture Supporting NVIDIA to Accelerate AI Data Center Development
Eaton has announced the delivery of a new reference architecture designed to accelerate the adoption of 800 VDC power in AI data centers. This new design aims to support NVIDIA’s announced 800 VDC architecture, leveraging Eaton’s innovative power management technologies to protect and optimize high-density computing infrastructure. It marks a key milestone in Eaton’s “Grid to Chip” strategy addressing the growing energy needs of AI data centers.
Eaton’s reference design integrates Eaton solutions with NVIDIA AI infrastructure. Featured Eaton products include supercapacitors for rapid-cycle backup power, power distribution technologies via busbars included in ORV3 designs, hot-aisle containment systems supporting applied busway and cable tray, and DC connectors.
Eaton’s “Grid to Chip” strategy is a comprehensive approach providing intelligent solutions across the entire AI data center power chain, covering power distribution, backup power, and digital technologies. Other recent advancements under this strategy include collaboration with Siemens Energy to support rapid construction of modular data centers with integrated on-site generation, and a new edge solution for detecting and proactively mitigating AI power transients in data centers.
Post time: Jan-05-2026