UBS
May 25, 2026
Weekly Power Brief: Data Center Electricals – Power Stack in Transition
Weekly UpdateEquitiesIndustrialsInformation Technology
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
