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SolarEdge and Infineon collaborate on AI data centres
Companies to partner on the development of next-generation Solid-State Transformer (SST) technology
Smart energy company SolarEdge Technologies and Infineon Technologies have announced a collaboration to advance SolarEdge’s Solid-State Transformer (SST) platform for next-generation AI and hyperscale data centres.
The collaboration focuses on the joint design, optimisation and validation of a modular 2-5 megawatt (MW) SST building block, combining advanced SiC switching technology from Infineon with SolarEdge’s power-conversion and control topology set to deliver >99 percent efficiency, supporting the shift toward high-efficiency, DC-based data centre infrastructure.
The Solid State Transformer (SST) technology is designed to enable end-to-end efficiency and offer several key advantages, including a significant reduction of weight and size, a reduced CO₂ footprint, and accelerated deployment of power distribution, among others, when connecting the public grid with data centre power distribution. The SST under joint development will enable direct medium-voltage (13.8–34.5 kV) to 800–1500V DC conversion.
“The AI revolution is redefining power infrastructure,” said Shuki Nir, CEO of SolarEdge. “It is essential that the data centre industry is equipped with solutions that deliver higher levels of efficiency and reliability. SolarEdge’s deep expertise in DC architecture uniquely positions us to lead this transformation. Collaborating with Infineon brings world-class semiconductor innovation to our efforts to build smarter, more efficient energy systems for the AI era.”
“Collaborations like this are key to enabling the next generation of 800 Volt DC data-centre power systems and further driving decarbonisation,” said Andreas Urschitz, chief marketing officer at Infineon. “With high-performance SiC technology from Infineon, SolarEdge’s proven capabilities in power management and system optimisation are enhanced, creating a strong foundation for the efficient, scalable, and reliable infrastructure demanded by AI-driven data centres.”
