DC Data Centers

Next-Generation Power Conversion Solutions for Tomorrow’s AI-Centric DC Data Centers

Partner Call open until: November 2025

Project Start: Q1 2026

The project develops and validates advanced DC technologies for data centers, spanning the entire value chain from components to rack-level integration.

• High-power-density, high-efficiency converters from SST to 48V-to-1.8V stages
• Rack-integrated SSTs with isolation and cooling
• DC system protection and optimized power distribution
• Peak shaving with sodium-ion batteries and supercapacitors
• Direct DC infeed for hydrogen-based backup
• System-level integration of converters, storage, and distribution

• Inter­na­tional consor­tium compri­sing indus­trial part­ners along the power elec­tronic value chain
• Target: up to 8 part­ners in the project
• 3,5 years project dura­tion

• Attrac­tive cofi­nan­cing: SAL covers 50% of the project volume, you only pay 25% in cash and 25% in-kind. Learn more.
• Compe­ti­tive advan­tage:
  • Getting ready with novel technologies used for DC data centers and
  • enabling the technology towards 1MW rack power for future Data Centers.
• Inno­va­tion: explo­ra­tion of emer­ging trends for energy conversion in future AI datacenters
• Part­nership: coope­ra­tion in a pionee­ring and effi­cient eco-system and benefit through a collaboration along the value chain
• Market demand: gain advan­tage over the compe­ti­tion by early adop­tion of developed technologies

• Component suppliers: semiconductors, substrates, and materials
• Converter and storage developers: high-density converters, SSTs, buffering modules
• Cooling specialists: substrate and rack-level thermal solutions
• Backup power providers: hydrogen storage systems for resilient DC backup
• System integrators and operators: deployment in DC data center environments