SolarEdge and Infineon partner on solid-state transformer for AI data centers
Collaboration targets efficient medium-voltage to DC conversion to support growing energy needs of AI infrastructure.
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USA, California / Germany, Munich: SolarEdge Technologies and Infineon Technologies have announced a collaboration to develop high-efficiency solid-state transformer (SST) technology aimed at supporting the next generation of AI and hyperscale data centres.
The modular 2–5 MW SST design will combine SolarEdge’s expertise in DC architecture with Infineon’s silicon carbide (SiC) switching technology to achieve more than 99 % conversion efficiency. The system enables direct medium-voltage (13.8–34.5 kV) to 800–1500 V DC conversion, reducing energy losses, size, and CO₂ footprint compared with traditional transformer setups.
Both companies highlighted the role of SSTs in building sustainable and scalable data-centre infrastructure as global demand for AI computing drives unprecedented power consumption. The collaboration aligns with a broader industry move toward high-efficiency, DC-based power architectures capable of supporting rapid deployment and lower operational costs.
“The AI revolution is redefining power infrastructure,” said SolarEdge CEO Shuki Nir. “Collaborating with Infineon brings world-class semiconductor innovation to our efforts to build smarter, more efficient energy systems.”
Infineon Chief Marketing Officer Andreas Urschitz said the joint effort will help accelerate decarbonisation while creating a foundation for reliable, scalable 800-volt DC systems.
As AI data-centre demand grows, the partnership underscores how power-electronics innovation is reshaping the boundary between grid infrastructure and advanced computing environments.
Source: Yahoo Finance
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