ABB announced today that it is accelerating the development of gigawatt-scale next-generation data centers in collaboration with NVIDIA. The partnership will focus on creating new power solutions for future gigawatt-scale data centers as the growing power needs of artificial intelligence workloads require new, advanced power distribution technologies and architecture.

800 VDC Power Architecture Development

The collaboration will support NVIDIA's planned introduction of 800 VDC power architecture for 1 megawatt server racks. ABB's expertise in cutting-edge direct current and solid-state electronics will specifically support this 800 VDC architecture announced by NVIDIA. Innovation will focus on developing and deploying cutting-edge power solutions to create high-efficiency, scalable power delivery for future AI workloads through research and development projects.

Delivering this level of power efficiently requires major advancements in power distribution technologies and architecture. Future data center power architectures will combine a medium voltage uninterruptible power supply with direct current power distribution to the server room using solid-state power electronics devices.

Market Growth and Industry Demand

Global data center demand is forecast to rise from 80 GW in 2024 to reach around 220GW by 2030, with capital expenditure projected to exceed USD 1 trillion, according to Dell 'Oro Group. AI workloads are expected to account for around 70 percent of this growth, driving the need for advanced power distribution solutions. As AI demands continue to grow around the world, data centers require new approaches to power distribution that improve efficiency and simplify designs, according to Dion Harris, senior director, HPC, Cloud and AI Infrastructure, NVIDIA.

Harris stated that this collaboration, which supports the development of 800 VDC architectures for future data centers, is one of the many ways they are engaging with the data center community to serve the needs of this dynamic market.

ABB's Technology Leadership and Innovations

Giampiero Frisio, President of ABB Electrification, stated that ABB is leading the development of key new power distribution technologies that will create the next generation of data centers. He noted that ABB has been an early investor in cutting-edge UPS, DC, and solid-state electronics, which will enable data centers to stay ahead of AI's growing power demands.

ABB's portfolio for data centers encompasses intelligent power distribution systems, backup power solutions, digital monitoring, and other essential technologies that ensure continuous operations and optimize energy use for AI servers. Approximately 40% of ABB's scientific research in electrification focuses on areas critical to next-generation data centers, including electrical architectures, protection devices, DC distribution, and cooling.

Recent ABB innovations that support the data center industry include ABB's HiPerGuard, described as the world's first solid-state MV UPS. HiPerGuard solutions help AI data centers increase their power density and energy efficiency in a smaller footprint. ABB's SACE Infinitus is recognized as the world's first IEC-certified solid-state circuit breaker, designed to provide the speed and controllability needed to make direct current distribution viable.

Company Background

ABB is described as a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive, and sustainable. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB's shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm.

Connect with Decision-makers about the Latest Data Center Facility Projects Around the World for business Opportunities.

Subscribe to our database on Data Center Facility Projects and Tenders Around the World to get access to reliable and high-quality insights on upcoming, under-construction, and completed Data Center Facility Projects across the world or in your desired geographical location.

Our user-friendly platform provides essential details, timely updates, key stakeholder contact information, and business opportunities tailored for engineering companies, industry professionals, investors, and government agencies.