Data centers become "killer application" for new power transformer tech

Solid-state transformers could also benefit EV charging and someday households. Data centers have become the largest driver of surging electricity demand that is straining US power grids. But the AI data center boom has also accelerated investment in a technology that could provide a silver lining for everyone—solid-state power transformers that replace industrial-age technology with modern power electronics [1].

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1. arstechnica.com · Data centers become "killer application" for new power transformer tech Aug 24, 2026

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