Data Center News September 2026 | ABB Electrification Business

Power the Future of AI: How Medium Voltage Architecture is Redefining Data Center Efficiency

As operators race to support higher-density workloads, the conversation is shifting from simply delivering more power to delivering it more efficiently and flexibly. We're seeing customers evaluate how to scale to hundreds of megawatts, even gigawatt scale, without adding unnecessary complexity to their electrical infrastructure. ABB's HiPerGuard™ 34.5kV UPS helps address this challenge by enabling direct connection to a 34.5kV utility service, reducing conversion steps and simplifying the overall power architecture.

The result is a streamlined design with fewer components, reduced footprint, and greater efficiency, all while maintaining the resilience expected in mission-critical environments. More importantly, its microgrid-ready architecture gives operators the flexibility to integrate battery energy storage, renewable resources, and onsite generation as power strategies evolve.

For developers building the next generation of AI-ready campuses, HiPerGuard 34.5kV is not just a UPS, it's a platform for creating scalable, adaptable electrical infrastructure that can support growth for years to come.

Future-ready power for scalable, resilient AI workloads

HiPerGuard™ 34.5kV MV UPS

ABB’s new HiPerGuard 34.5kV UPS is engineered for AI-driven data centers, enabling direct medium-voltage grid connection to improve efficiency, simplify infrastructure, and support scalable, resilient power for high-density AI workloads.

Experience ABB’s MV UPS in action for AI-driven data Centers

HiPerGuard™ Digital Power Tour

Take a deep dive into ABB’s Critical Power capabilities with a digital tour of our MV UPS laboratory. See how real-world conditions are replicated to validate performance, reliability, and scalability for AI and advanced data centers. The session includes a live system demonstration, insights on grid and generator integration, and an overview of lifecycle services supporting long-term performance.

Explore the full portfolio—from MV to the rack

NEW ABB Data Center Solution Guide

ABB provides solutions to help customers design, build, and run data centers that are more reliable, efficient, and scalable. This Solution Guide gives a “from the source to the rack” view of the portfolio—power distribution, critical power, digital solutions, service, installation products, and sustainability.

ReliaGear® MCC Configured to Order (CTO) program

Reduce lead times with standardized MCC solutions

The ReliaGear MCC CTO program streamlines project delivery with standardized, pre-engineered motor control center configurations that enable faster, more consistent execution. For data center projects with repetitive infrastructure needs, the CTO program reduces complexity and supports predictable, on-schedule delivery.

Data center cooling brochure

Motor starting and protection solutions

See how ABB helps data centers keep cool under pressure. This brochure explores ABB's portfolio of advanced motor control and protection solutions designed to optimize cooling, improve reliability, and support high-performance operations with greater energy efficiency.

S800UP MCB application guide

Powering next-generation data centers

The rapid growth of AI workloads is significantly increasing power demand in data centers, creating new challenges for power stability, electrical safety, and control system reliability. ABB’s new S800UP MCB addresses these emerging requirements with a unique market offering-featuring a true 100% rated capability at 480Y/277V AC-making it ideally suited to meet the rising power needs of modern data centers.

ReliaGear® SG low voltage switchgear for AI-driven data centers

Increased uptime and scalability for demanding digital infrastructure

With proven circuit breaker technology and a robust switchgear platform, ReliaGear SG delivers the confidence required for today’s most demanding data center environments.

ZX-Family Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Long‑lasting reliability in a compact design

The ZX family offers compact, maintenance free MV GIS systems engineered for safety, efficiency, and cost savings. Its streamlined installation and reduced material requirements support up to 40 years of reliable, low maintenance operation.

Engineered conduit solutions for resilient, high-performance AI infrastructure

Deliver durable conduit solutions engineered for reliability in demanding data center environments. T&B Liquidtight Systems®, Ocal®, Carlon®, and Rigid & Stainless Steel Conduit Systems provide long-term protection against moisture, corrosion, and physical damage.

TruONE ATS

A critical breakthrough for critical power

The world's first true all-in-one automatic transfer switch (ATS), which incorporates switch and controller in one seamless unit. TruONE stands ready to ensure the steady delivery of critical power at all times due to rigorous performance testing.

ReliaGear® Switchboards

Built for AI data centers

ABB delivers the smart reliability, rapid manufacturing, and compact design today’s high-density environments demand. Paired with intelligent SACE® Emax 3 circuit breakers, they give you the flexible, AI-ready power distribution architecture your data center depends on.

S800UP - Higher Performance Miniature Circuit Breaker

As AI adoption accelerates, data centers must deploy compact, efficient and reliable power distribution components. The ABB S800UP miniature circuit breaker (MCB) is engineered to meet these stringent requirements.

Yotta 2026

September 28-30, 2026

Join ABB at Yotta and experience the future of next-generation infrastructure. Explore our Roadshow Trailer for proven AC solutions, connect with our technical experts onsite, and discover how ABB is enabling resilient, efficient and scalable data centers, including our boardroom showcase of the technologies and electrical building blocks shaping the next era of data centers.
Adrian Guggisberg, President of ABB's Distribution Solutions organization, will be speaking on the mainstage Tuesday, Sept 29 at 2:30 p.m. about the industrialization of AI and building the physical backbone of the intelligence economy.

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September 2026

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