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Data Centers Powering Up with Future Transformers

AI-driven tech could transform power grids, but will it arrive in time?

Data centers now drive electricity demand, straining US power grids. But there's a glimmer of hope: solid-state power transformers.

These modern marvels replace old-fashioned, hand-wound transformers with high-tech semiconductors, offering smaller size and easier maintenance. Perfect for AI data centers needing direct current (DC) power.


The challenge? Manufacturing constraints mean wait times of up to years. This delays upgrades needed to support growing energy demand and replace aging infrastructure.


While tech giants are eager adopters, utility companies face a ticking clock. When will they get their hands on these game-changing transformers?

Original source:  https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/energy-hungry-ai-data-centers-spur-new-power-transformer-technology/
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