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May 25, 2026

Weekly Power Brief: Data Center Electricals – Power Stack in Transition

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The report highlights how AI-driven demand is forcing data centers to transition to 800V DC architectures and liquid cooling.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.AI and high-density computing are forcing data centers to reimagine their power stack to keep pace with demand.
  • 2.Innovation is shifting toward 800-volt DC architecture, solid-state transformers, and advanced liquid cooling.
  • 3.Incumbent electrical equipment companies with strong chipmaker and hyperscaler partnerships are best positioned to benefit.

Table of Contents

  • Thoughts of the week
  • Sparking innovation in data center electrical
  • Directing AI data centers to 800-volt direct current architecture
  • Transformers are being transformed
  • The path of liquid cooling solutions is fluid
  • How is Power and resources poised to benefit?
  • Chart of the week
  • Appendix
  • Required Disclosures
  • Equity selection system
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Risk information

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Authors

Ulrike Hoffmann-BurchardiJames Dobson

Securities

ETNNVTSchneider Electric

Themes

AI InfrastructureEnergy Efficiency

Regions

GlobalNorth AmericaEuropeUnited StatesChina