Solid-State Transformers: The Bridge to 800 VDC?

There's big change coming to power distribution in data centers. Today on Data Center Center Richness, we look at the planned transition to 800 volt DC power distribution, and a new technology - Solid-State Transformers - could play a key role in these upgrades to AI infrastructure.

Our guest is Dafna Granot, the Senior Manager for Strategy & Innovation at SolarEdge, which specializes in DC power technology to support solar energy in both consumer and utility settings. The company is expanding into the data center market, with a vision for how Solid-State Transformers can bring extreme efficiency to the 800 volt DC transition.

Here's an overview of my conversation with Dafna Granot of SolarEdge:

00:00 - Why Big Change is Coming to Data Center Power.

01:16 - About SolarEdge and Dafna's background

03:20 - Solid-State Transformers and Why They Matter

07:10 - The 800 VDC Roadmap for Data Centers

12:50 - Timelines for 800 VDC Implementation

15:40 - The Challenges Accompanying Solid-State Transformers (SSTs)

18:40 - The Future Supply Chain for 800 VDC

20:20 - NVIDIA's Role in Shaping the DC Power Chain

23:00 - The Road Ahead: Staffing and Expertise